Where should a sexual assault victim located outside a 50 mile radius be transported?

Where should a sexual assault victim located outside a 50 mile radius be transported?

• A. Nearest appropriate facility
• B. Sunrise Hospital
• C. UMC
• D. Sunrise or UMC

Answer: (D)

The situation tests knowledge of where to send sexual assault victims when they are farther away. For victims located outside a 50-mile radius, the protocol directs transport to facilities that have specialized resources for sexual assault exams—Sunrise Hospital or University Medical Center (UMC). These hospitals are designated because they provide trained sexual assault forensic exam (SANE) capabilities, proper evidence collection and handling, and coordinated support for the patient. The reason this is emphasized over simply sending to the nearest facility is that timely access to a SANE exam and appropriate chain-of-custody documentation is critical for both patient care and potential legal proceedings. Having two designated options—Sunrise or UMC—allows EMS to route to whichever is most feasible given location, bed availability, and current resources.

The situation tests knowledge of where to send sexual assault victims when they are farther away. For victims located outside a 50-mile radius, the protocol directs transport to facilities that have specialized resources for sexual assault exams—Sunrise Hospital or University Medical Center (UMC). These hospitals are designated because they provide trained sexual assault forensic exam (SANE) capabilities, proper evidence collection and handling, and coordinated support for the patient. The reason this is emphasized over simply sending to the nearest facility is that timely access to a SANE exam and appropriate chain-of-custody documentation is critical for both patient care and potential legal proceedings. Having two designated options—Sunrise or UMC—allows EMS to route to whichever is most feasible given location, bed availability, and current resources.