Where should you transport sexual assault victims?

• A. Victims under 13 should be transported to Sunrise Hospital; 13 to 18 to Sunrise or UMC; 18 and older to UMC; outside 50 miles to nearest appropriate facility
• B. All victims should go to Sunrise Hospital
• C. Victims under 13 should be transported to UMC
• D. Victims 18+ should be transported to Sunrise Hospital

Answer: (A)

Routing sexual assault victims is about getting them to a facility with the right forensic and age-appropriate care as quickly as possible. Younger patients need pediatric-forensic resources, while adults benefit from an adult trauma-forensic center, with distance considerations to avoid delaying care.

So, transporting under 13 to a facility with strong pediatric forensic capabilities (Sunrise Hospital) makes sense. For ages 13 to 18, either Sunrise or UMC can provide appropriate forensic care and pediatric-adolescent resources. Adults 18 and older belong at the adult center (UMC) for forensic, medical, and trauma services. If the patient is more than 50 miles away, send them to the nearest facility that can provide the necessary forensic and medical care.

This approach ensures access to SANE programs, proper evidence collection and chain of custody, and age-appropriate medical and psychological support.