Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
Sexual assault and physical violence are frightening and traumatic experiences. Receiving compassionate care after an assault should not be.
The Forensic Nurse Examiner Program at UnityPoint Health – Meriter provides a supportive environment where survivors receive mental and emotional attention, in addition to medical treatment. Care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, within the Emergency Department at UnityPoint Health – Meriter.
Our specially trained nurses help survivors through the initial shock of their ordeal, gather medical evidence for law enforcement and offer a sense of dignity to patients of all ages. Care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, within the Emergency Department at UnityPoint Health – Meriter.
The Difference we Make Together
With your help, we can continue to care for survivors of sexual assault and physical violence in our community by funding program needs, including forensic cameras, replacement clothing for survivors, staff training and patient comfort items.Meriter's specially trained nurses help survivors through the initial shock of their experience, gather medical evidence for law enforcement and offer privacy and dignity to patients of all ages.
The Forensic Nurse Examiner team collaborates with physicians, law enforcement and the Dane County Rape Crisis Center in cases that involve sexual assault, domestic violence, strangulation, elder abuse, child physical abuse and suspect examination for evidence.