Hospitals
TeleSAFE supports New York state hospitals in meeting the immediate and sensitive needs of sexual assault survivors.
From brief consults to complete exams, we help your hospital serve the immediate and sensitive needs of sexual assault survivors. Services
For Hospitals
With an Existing
SAFE Program
TeleSAFE complements a hospital’s current SAFE program by serving as an additional resource to support your staff, particularly where funding or schedules prohibit round-the-clock SAFE staffing or the emergency room is busy. SAFE-certified staff may utilize us for a second opinion.
For Hospitals
Without an Existing
SAFE Program
TeleSAFE can serve as your SAFE program. There is no need for your hospital to be without a SAFE program — your hospital should not have to send patients to another hospital simply because you cannot provide access to this type of specialized care.
Services
Exam Consults
- Tailored exam guidance to support your team, regardless of SAFE experience level
- Discuss medical history concerns
- Medication, photo, and documentation review
Nurse Precepting
- TeleSAFE was designed with nurses in mind – we’re here to support your care team at the bedside
- Dedicated TeleSAFE professional to support your program’s success
- Customized support for your hospital’s needs
- Available to answer program questions and concerns
Complete Exams
- Support hospitals in connecting with community stakeholders
- Available to support awareness campaigns
Common Facility Struggles
Meeting Compliance
Every hospital in New York state is required to provide care to patients of sexual assault in the emergency department.
Delays in Care
A patient waiting in a bed is costing the facility space, time, and decreased patient satisfaction.
Transfers
Survivors can face multiple ER bills, ambulance costs, and additional trauma in an already stressful situation.
Program Maintenance
Facilities must navigate the cost of training nurses/providers and matters of turnover.
Benefits of TeleSAFE
Essential Time and Cost Savings
Providing 24/7 adequate sexual assault treatment can pose many challenges for a hospital. The cost alone of supporting a fully operational program is estimated at $80,000 annually, and that’s not to mention the required policies, documentation tools and forensic kits. We can help your hospital meet the needs of sexual assault survivors.
Areas of Benefit
- Meet Compliance Standards
- Decrease Wait Times for Patients
- Reduce Patient Transfers
- Compassionate Survivor Care
- Lower Costs
- Highly Trained, Experienced Staff
- Seamless Implementation
- Complete Documentation
- Training
We’re Always Here.
We’re Always Ready.
Today, hospitals are under many stressors, between pandemic care
and the ability to optimize staff. Our staff is always here and ready to
help you meet the needs of sexual assault survivors.