2009 Emergency Department Staff Survey on Intimate Partner Violence in Utah

1. Emergency Department
Staff Survey on
Intimate Partner
Violence
2009
The Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury Prevention Program
and
The Utah Domestic Violence Council Health Care Committee

2. For more information contact:
Utah Department of Health
Violence and Injury Prevention Program
288 North 1460 West
P.O. Box 142106
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2106
Telephone: (801) 538-6141
Fax: (801) 538-9134
E-mail: vipp@utah.gov
This report is available at www.health.utah.gov/vipp.
Suggested Citation:
Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury Prevention Program 2009. Emergency Department Survey
on Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence 2009. Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Department of Health.

3. Emergency Department
Staff Survey on
Intimate Partner
Violence
2009
The Utah Department of Health
Violence and Injury Prevention Program
and
The Utah Domestic Violence Council
Health Care Committee

4. Acknowledgments
Utah Department of Health Staff Participating Facilities
Teresa Brechlin, BS, SSW Alta View Hospital
Anna Fondario, MPH American Fork Hospital
Trisha Keller, MPH, RN Ashley Valley Medical Center
Katie McMinn, BS Bear River Valley Hospital
Brigham City Community Hospital
Review Committee Castleview Hospital
Barbara Ferrara, Intermountain Healthcare Central Valley Hospital
Kathy Franchek, University of Utah, School of Medicine Delta Community Medical Center
Roger K. Keddington, Intermountain Healthcare Dixie Regional Medical Center
Joanne McGarry, Utah Department of Health Garfield Memorial Hospital
Rachelle Rhodes, Intermountain Healthcare Gunnison Valley Hospital
Ned Searle, Office on Domestic and Sexual Violence Intermountain Medical Center
Kane County Hospital
Lakeview Hospital
LDS Hospital
Logan Regional Hospital
McKay Dee Hospital
Mountain View Hospital
Mountain West Medical Center
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Orem Community Hospital
Pioneer Valley Hospital
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
Sanpete Valley Hospital
Sevier Valley Hospital
St. Mark’s Hospital
Timpanogos Hospital
University of Utah Hospital
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
Valley View Medical Center
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5. Table of Contents
Background••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2
Demographics of Respondents•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3
Policies and Procedures•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4
Obstacles to Identifying Abuse••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6
Training of Providers••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8
Resources for Victims••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9
Conclusion•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10
Appendix A Resources for Providers••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••11
Appendix B Survey Instrument••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••12
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6. Findings
2009 Background
In 2003, the Utah Department of Health Violence (UDOH) and Injury Prevention Program (VIPP), in
collaboration with the Utah Domestic Violence Council Health Care Committee, administered a survey
seeking information from Utah’s hospital emergency department (ED) staff in their screening, assessment,
and referral of patients ages 18 and older whom they suspected were victims of intimate partner violence.
The survey consisted of questions regarding demographics of the respondent, ED polices and procedures,
obstacles staff have faced, IPV training, and resources for victims.
Purpose of the Survey
The purpose of the 2003 and 2009 surveys were to:
• Obtain ED staff memebers’ personal experiences in identifying individuals who may be abused, the type of
intimate partner violence services victims ask for, and the options the ED staff have available to help their
patients;
• Identify ED polices and procedures related to intimate partner violence; and
• Obtain results that will benefit health care providers and their community partners by identifying and
enhancing existing services and programs to address intimate partner violence.
Based on the results of the 2003 survey; new educational materials, training programs, and resources have
been implemented throughout the state of Utah. The Emergency Department Staff Survey on Intimate
Partner Violence was re-administered during the spring of 2009 to assess the impact of these activities.
Data Points
The surveys were delivered by postal and electronic mail to all 39 hospital ED Managers in Utah. They were
asked to distribute the survey to the entire ED staff. The data were analyzed in a format that divided all
hospitals into two categories-urban and rural areas. Hospitals in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties
were placed in the urban area category. The remaining hospitals were placed in the rural area category.
Responses were received from 31 hospital EDs, resulting in a total of 102 surveys that consisted of 17 (45.2%)
urban area hospitals and 14 (54.8%) rural area hospitals. Sixty-one (59.8%) of the respondents were
from urban area hospitals and 41 (40.2%) were from rural area hospitals. The distribution of the respondents
was proportional throughout the sample.
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7. Findings
2009
Demographics of Respondents
• In 2009, 64.6% of respondents were nurses, compared to 56.0% in 2003. This group represented the
majority in both surveys (Figure 1).
• The majority of the 2009 respondents were female (69.3%) compared to 59.0% in 2003 (Figure 2).
• The majority of the 2009 respondents (72.2%) had more than five years experience working in an
emergency department compared to 57.0% in 2003 (Figure 3).
Figure 1: Percent of emergency department staff by current Figure 2: Percent of emergency department staff by gender,
position, Utah 2003,2009 Utah 2003, 2009
80
Nurse 56.0 2003*
64.6 70
2009
Current Position
60
9.0
Manager
Percentage
24.0 50
40
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30
10.4
20
7.0 2003*
Social Worker 10
1.0 2009 32.0 30.7 59.0 69.3
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Male Female
Percentage Gender
Figure 3: Length of time worked in an
emergency department, Utah 2003, 2009
2003*
7.0
< 1 year 2009
4.1
Years worked
32.0
1-5 years
23.7
57.0
> 5 years
72.2
0 20 40 60 80
Percentage
3
* Figure 1 - The 2003 survey respondents also consisted of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and case managers, as well
as an unreported category. Figures 2 and 3 – The 2003 survey also consisted of an unreported category.
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8. Findings
2009 Policies and Procedures
• In 2009, 13.1% of respondents indicated that there was no written policy and procedure for
intimate partner violence screening at their hospital.
• In 2009, 73.3% of urban area ED staff reported that they were encouraged to ask routine questions about
intimate partner violence. This was an increase of 35.8% from what was reported in 2003. The
percentage remained the same in rural areas for both years of the survey (Figure 4).
• In 2009, 58.3% of urban area ED staff reported that they routinely ask direct, specific questions regarding
intimate partner violence. This was an increase of 32.6% from what was reported in 2003. However,
the opposite was seen in rural areas, with a drop 15.0% from 2003 (Figure 5).
Figure 4: Percent by department encouraged to ask
routine questions about domestic/intimate partner abuse,
by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2003,2009
54.0
Urban
73.3
Areas
59.0
Rural
58.5 2003
2009
0 20 40 60 80
Percentage
Figure 5: Percent routinely asking adult patients direct,
specific questions about whether they have been abused In 2009, approximately 80.0% of ED
or threatened by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2003, 2009 staff reported that
they would ask questions about
intimate partner abuse with a
44.0 patient when the patient presents
Urban with injury that indicates abuse
58.3 or force by another person.
Areas
However, only 44.1% of ED staff
50.0
Rural reported that they will ask
2003 questions when the patient
42.5
2009 volunteers information
about their abuse.
0 20 40 60 80
4
Percentage
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9. • In 2009, more than three fourths (78.3%) of urban area ED staff reported that
they have a person in their facility who functions to coordinate the referrals of
abused adult patients. This was an increase of 8.8% from 2003. In rural area
Findings
2009
hospitals, a drop 20.0% was observed (Figure 6).
• The 2009 survey indicated that:
o When ED staff identified or suspected that a patient had been abused, 56.4% contacted law
enforcement, 58.4% provided patients with information on community resources, and 32.7%
reported that they referred patients to a shelter or safe-house.
o Urban area ED staff were twice as likely to report that they have a designated professional within
the facility they can debrief with after working with a suspected victim of abuse when compared to
rural area ED staff (OR=2.2).
o Urban area ED staff reported a slightly higher percentage of being able to debrief with someone
after dealing with a suspected victim of abuse when compared to rural area ED staff. Conversely, a
slightly higher percentage of rural area ED staff reported that they don’t debrief with anyone
compared to urban area ED staff (18.0% and 22.0% respectively) (Figure 7).
Figure 6: Percent of facilities that have a person who
coordinates the referrals of abused adult patients by
Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2003, 2009
72.0
Urban
78.3
Areas
64.0
Rural 2003
51.2
2009
0 20 40 60 80 100
Percentage
Figure 7: Resources relied upon for formal or informal debriefing after
dealing with a suspected victim of domestic/intimate partner abuse by
Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2009*
57.4
Colleague
53.7
Designated 36.1
Resources
professional 31.7
18.0
Don't debrief
22.0
14.8 Urban
Family/Friend
12.2 Rural
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Percentage
* Figure7-Respondents could select more than one option.
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10. Findings
2009 Obstacles to Identifying Abuse
• In 2009, the top five obstacles to identifying abuse were: 1) patient doesn’t want to talk about the abuse
(96.0%); 2) patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol (92.1%); 3) patient fears repercussions (88.1%);
4) ED staff not trained to interview victims of abuse (82.2%); and tied at 76.2% are 5) ED staff feel that it is
frustrating to screen for abuse because they can do little to help and language barriers (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Percent of ED staff reporting to what degree each
obstacle to identifying abuse has been an issue in the past year,
Utah 2009
Patient doesn't want to talk about the abuse 96.0
Patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol 92.1
Patient fears repercussions 88.1
Not trained to interview victims of abuse 82.2
Frustrating to screen because I can do little to help 76.2
Language barriers 76.2
Questioning about abuse may be too confrontational 58.0
Obstacle
Patient denies abuse as a cause of injury 57.4
Not trained to identify abuse as a cause of injury 57.0
Concerned with primary diagnosis/complaint 55.6
Patient lacks privacy 46.5
Lack of resources to assist victims 44.6
Abuse is a private family issue 33.3
Identifying police agency is time consuming 19.0
I fear the implications of mandatory reporting 16.0
6
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Percentage
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11. Findings
2009
• In 2009, 49.2% of urban area ED staff reported that a patient’s denial of partner abuse as a cause of injury
was an obstacle, a drop of 48.2% from 2003. Seventy percent of rural area ED staff reported
this was an obstacle, a decrease of 21.4% from 2003 (Figure 9).
• Furthermore, in 2009, rural area ED staff were twice as likely to report the patient’s denial of partner abuse
as a cause of injury compared to urban area ED staff (OR=2.4).
• In 2009, 86.9% of urban area ED staff reported that they were not adequately trained to interview
suspected victims of abuse, an increase of 73.8% from 2003. The percentage remained the same
in rural areas for both years of the survey (Figure 10).
• However, in 2009, urban area ED staff were twice as likely to report that they were not adequately trained
to interview suspected victims of abuse, compared to rural area ED staff (OR=2.2).
Figure 9: Percent of patients denying abuse as a cause of
injury by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2003, 2009
95.0
Urban
49.2
Areas
89.0
Rural
70.0 2003
2009
0 20 40 60 80 100
Percentage
Figure 10: Percent of ED staff who reported that they have not
been adequately trained to interview suspected victims of
abuse by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2003, 2009
The Utah Health Code
Title 26-Chapter 23 a-2 50.0
Urban
Injury Reporting
86.9
Requirements
Areas
by Health Care Providers
can be found in the 72.0
Conclusion section Rural 2003
of this report. 75.0 2009
0 20 40 60 80 100
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Percentage
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12. Findings
2009 Training of Providers
• In 2009, when asked about training and education on intimate partner violence in the past two
years, 40.2% of ED staff reported that they received training through in-service sessions.
• In 2009, urban area ED staff were three times more likely to report that they received in-service training
compared to rural area ED staff (OR=2.6). Compared to 2003, urban area ED staff were six times more likely
to report that they received in-service training compared to rural area ED staff (OR=5.7) (Figure 11).
• In 2009, rural area ED staff were five times more likely to report that they did not receive any training
compared to urban area ED staff (OR=4.5). In 2003, rural area ED staff were twice as likely to
report that they did not receive any training compared to urban area ED staff (OR=2.3) (Figure 11).
Figure 11: Resources relied upon for education or training on
domestic/intimate partner abuse by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2009*
60
Urban
50 Rural
Percentage
40
30
20
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13.1 12.2 29.5 29.3 16.4 17.1 49.2 26.8 34.4 22.0 14.8 43.9 24.6 12.2
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Academic CEU/CME Conference In-service Literature No Training Training
Center Classes Class
Education/Training
In 2009, approximately half of ED staff
From 2003 to 2009, the percent of rural reported that they felt they were not
area ED staff who reported that they adequately trained to screen, assess, and
received in-service training tripled, make referrals for victims of abuse. This was
while the percent of those who similar to responses in 2003. In addition,
received training through 84.2% of the 2009 respondents were
CEU/CME classes doubled. interested in receiving additional training on
abuse, an increase of 12.3% from 2003.
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* Figure11-Respondents could select more than one option.
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13. Findings
2009
Resources for Victims
• In 2009, 81.4% of urban area ED staff reported that their ED had printed information about local domestic
violence resources available for patients. This was an increase of 19.7% from 2003. In rural area hospitals,
an increase of 53.1% was observed (Figure 12).
• In 2009, 63.3% of urban area ED staff reported that they gave printed information to patients they
suspected were being abused. This was a decrease of 26.4% from 2003. In rural area hospitals, an increase
of 37.2% was observed (Figure 13).
• In 2009, urban area ED staff were 13 times more likely to refer patients they suspected were being abused
to a hospital-based social worker compared to rural area ED staff (OR=12.9) (Figure 14).
• In 2009, rural area ED staff were three times more likely to refer patients they suspected were being abused
to a victim advocate compared to urban area ED staff (OR=2.7) (Figure 14).
Figure 12: Percent of EDs with printed information about Figure 13: Percent of EDs that reported giving printed
local domestic violence resources available for patients domestic/intimate partner abuse information to patients
by Urban and Rural Area, Utah, 2003, 2009 suspected of being abused by Urban and Rural Area,
Utah, 2003, 2009
68.0 86.0
Urban Urban
81.4 63.3
Areas
Areas
43.0 48.0
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2003 2003
65.9 65.9
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Figure 14: Type of services abused patients are referred to according the ED staff
by Urban and Rural Areas, Utah, 2009*
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14. Findings
2009 Conclusion
Since 1994, the Family Violence Prevention Fund, a national domestic violence advocacy organization, has
promoted routine screening for domestic violence by health care providers. Concurring with the policy
are the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and the Utah Department of Health
(UDOH). The Utah Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee also recommends all health care providers
routinely screen for abuse.
Screening for domestic violence provides a critical opportunity for disclosure of domestic violence and
provides an abused patient and their health care provider the chance to develop a plan to protect the
patient’s safety and improve the patient’s health. It is critical that providers understand how to respond to
victims of intimate partner violence once they are identified. Policies and protocols on domestic violence
should include clinical guides on effective assessment, intervention, documentation, and referral.
Utah Law
The Utah Health Code 26-23a-2, Injury Reporting Requirements, mandates that all health care providers
treating a person suffering from an injury caused by another person shall immediately report to a law
enforcement agency the facts regarding the injury. This law also protects health care providers from being
discharged, suspended, disciplined, or harassed for making a report pursuant to the law. Additionally, the
UDOH Violence and Injury Prevention Program encourages health care providers to routinely screen for and
document abuse in a patient’s medical record. Medical records may be a resource for victims who eventually
choose to prosecute their abuser and escape the abusive situation.
26-23a-2 Injury Reporting Requirements by Health Care Providers
(1) (a) Any health care provider who treats or cares for any person who suffers from any wound or
other injury inflicted by the person’s own act or by the act of another by means of a knife, gun, pistol,
explosive, infernal device, or deadly weapon, or by the violation of any criminal statute of this state, shall
immediately report to the law enforcement agency the facts regarding the injury.
(1) (b) The report shall state the name and address of the injured person, if known, the person’s
whereabouts, the character and extent of the person’s injuries, and the name, address, and telephone
number of the person making the report.
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15. Appendix
Findings
2009
Apendix A: Resources for Providers
The Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury Prevention Program and the Utah Domestic Violence
Council Health Care Committee have developed a manual to help health care providers screen and assess
patients suspected of being victims of domestic/intimate partner violence. The manual, “The Clinical
Guidelines for Assessment and Referral for Victims of Domestic Violence: A Reference for Utah Health Care
Providers,” is avilable online at http://health.utah.gov/vipp.
Utah National
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice www.abanet.org/domviol.home.html
www.justice.utah.gov
American Institue on Domestic Violence
www.aidv-usa.com
Family Support Center
www.familysupportcenter.org Bureau of Justice Statistics
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs
Men’s Anti-Violence Network Choose Respect
www.manutah.org www.chooserespect.org
Domestic Violence 50 State Resource
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault www.dv911.com/dv50state.htm
www.ucasa.org
End Abuse, Family Violence Prevention Fund
endabuse.org
Utah Department of Health
www.health.utah.gov/vipp National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org
Utah Department of Public Safety National Center for Victims of Crime
www.bci.utah.gov www.ncvc.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Utah Domestic Violence Council www.ndvh.org/index.html
www.udvc.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence
www.abanet.org/domviol.home.html
Utah Office of Domestic and Sexual Violence
www.nomoresecrets.gov National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
211-Information and Referral
www.informationandreferral.org/DV.htm Office of Victims and Crime
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc
U.S. Office on Violence Against Women
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/welcome/html
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16. Appendix
2009 Apendix B: Survey Instrument
Utah Domestic Violence Council
Emergency Department Survey on
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY:
In response to the increased incidence in family violence and intimate partner homicides, we are seeking information from
Emergency Department staff members on their assessment, treatment and referral of adult patients who they suspect are being
abused. Health care providers are often the first professionals to see a battered person. Emergency Departments can be a refuge
for an abused patient who is seeking assistance and support. The results from this survey will benefit health care providers and
their community partners by identifying and enhancing existing services and programs to address family and intimate partner
violence. Questions in this survey are referring to domestic/intimate partner abuse patients ages 18 and over.
We are interested in your personal experiences in identifying individuals who may be abused, the kinds of help they ask for, and
the options you have available to help them. We are interested in the day-to-day workings of the emergency department, how
things really work which we all know is sometimes different than official policies. Your candidness is greatly appreciated and
all surveys will be confidential and de-identified.
We are very interested in your opinions and suggestions. Please write any comments you have directly on the questionnaire.
Gender: 9 Male 9 Female
Current position: 9 ED Mgr 9 ED Physician 9 ED Physician Assistant
9 ED Nurse 9 Nurse Practitioner 9 Social Worker 9 Case Mgr 9 Other
How long have you worked in an Emergency Department? 9 <1 yr. 9 1-5 yrs. 9 >5 yrs.
County of this Facility_____________________________________________
DEFINITIONS
Partner Abuse: The actual or threatened physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse of an individual, age 18
or older, by someone with whom they have or have had an intimate or romantic
relationship. Also known as domestic or intimate partner abuse.
Screening for Abuse: Asking patients direct, specific questions about abuse. Examples of such questions are:
“Have you ever been hurt or afraid when there are fights at home?” or “Has your partner
ever hurt or threatened you?” or “Are you safe at home?”
1. What written policy and procedure for screening for domestic/intimate partner abuse do you rely upon?
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“ Hospital-wide policy “ Emergency Department Policy
“ There is no written policy “ Other policy, please specify____________________________
2. Does your department encourage you to ask routine questions about domestic/intimate partner abuse?
“ Yes
“ No
3. Do you routinely ask adult patients direct, specific questions (see definition on first page) about whether
they have been abused or threatened?
“ Yes
“ No
4. Under what circumstances do you bring up the question of domestic/intimate partner abuse with a patient?
Mark as many as apply.
“ Never, I do not bring up the question
“ During intake (included on patient intake form)
“ When patient volunteers information
“ When no one else is in the room
“ When patient presents with injury that indicates abuse or force by another person
“Other (please specify)____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. Healthcare providers have different options available to respond to adult victims of abuse. When you
identify or suspect that a patient has been abused, how often do you do each of the following? Circle one
answer for each statement below:
Most Not
Never Sometimes of Time Always Available
a. Contact law enforcement 1 2 3 4 NA
b. Provide patients with information
on community resources 1 2 3 4 NA
c. Refer patient to a shelter or
safe-house 1 2 3 4 NA
6. Is there a person within the ED, or elsewhere in the facility, that functions to coordinate the referrals
of abused adult patients?
“ Yes
“ No
7. Is there a designated professional within the facility that you can debrief with after working with a
suspected victim of domestic/intimate partner abuse?
“ Yes
“ No
8. Which of the following resources do you rely upon for formal or informal debriefing after dealing with a
suspected victim of domestic/intimate partner abuse (check all that apply)?
“ Colleague “ Designated professional w/in the facility “ Family/Friend
“ Other “ I don’t debrief with anyone “ N/A
9. There are many obstacles to the identification of adult patients who have been abused. For each obstacle
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listed below, please indicate to what degree this has been an issue for you in the past year:
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2009 Not a Minor Major
Problem Problem Problem
a. Language Barriers 1 2 3
b. The patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol 1 2 3
c. The patient doesn’t want to talk about the abuse 1 2 3
d. I am more concerned with the patient’s primary
diagnosis/complaint 1 2 3
e. I have not been adequately trained to clinically identify
domestic/intimate partner abuse as a cause of injury 1 2 3
f. Patient lacks privacy (i.e. accompanied by partner or children) 1 2 3
g. Patient denies partner abuse as cause of injury 1 2 3
h. Patient fears repercussions of being identified as “battered” 1 2 3
i. I have not been adequately trained to interview
suspected victims of domestic/intimate partner abuse 1 2 3
j. It is frustrating to screen for abuse because I can do
little to help 1 2 3
k. There is a lack of local resources to assist abuse victims
in this area of the state 1 2 3
l. Direct questioning about abuse may be too
confrontational for my patients 1 2 3
m. Domestic/intimate partner abuse is a private
family issue 1 2 3
n. I fear the implications of mandatory reporting 1 2 3
o. Identifying the proper law enforcement agency is too 1 2 3
time consuming when abuse is identified
10. During the past 2 years, which of the following have you relied upon for education or training on
domestic/intimate partner abuse? (Check all that apply, please be specific for class, conference...)
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“ University/ Academic Center- Medical, Nursing, Physician Assistant School, etc.
“ CEU/CME classes
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“ Literature- text books, journals, etc.
“ Training Class: ______________________________________________________________
“ Conference: _________________________________________________________________
“ In-service: __________________________________________________________________
“ Other: _____________________________________________________________________
“ No training or education on this topic in the past 2 years
11. Do you feel you are adequately trained to screen, assess, and make referrals for victims of abuse?
“ Yes
“ No
12. Would you be interested in additional training specific for health care providers on domestic/intimate
partner abuse? (You may write training suggestions below, if any)
“ Yes
“ No
13. Does your ED have printed information (discharge sheets, brochures, phone numbers) about local domestic
violence resources available for patients?
“ Yes
“ No
14. Do you give printed domestic/intimate partner abuse information to patients you suspect are being abused?
“ Yes
“ No, explain____________________________________________________________________
15. Below is a list of services to which abused patients could be referred, please check those to which you refer
patients you suspect are being abused.
a. Hospital-based social service or f. Prosecutor’s office _______
crisis worker _______
g. Legal aid, private attorney or other
b. Public mental health, social service legal assistance agency _______
or public health agency outside _______
h. Other community-based agency _______
c. Battered women’s shelter or domestic
violence program _______ i. Victim Advocate _______
d. Adult Protective Services _______ j. Link Line 1-800-897-LINK (8465) _______
e. Police _______ k. Other:__________________________ _______
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