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Friday, September 25
 

9:10am CDT

"Now What" Panel Discussion: SANE & Forensic Care in Today's Reality
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
This panel discussion examines the evolving landscape of forensic nursing in the wake of recent changes within the IAFN, including insights from pre- and post-survey data. Panelists will focus on what remains constant: the SANE role, the importance of evidence-based practice, and adherence to established clinical guidelines. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate uncertainty by leveraging high-quality education, clinical skills training, preceptorships, and trained forensic technical assistance resources.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the impact of recent changes in forensic nursing infrastructure on SANE practice and workforce development.
2. Identify core components of evidence-based forensic nursing care, including adherence to established guidelines and standards.
3. Apply strategies to strengthen practice through engagement in didactic education, clinical skills training, preceptorships, and utilization of trained forensic technical assistance resources.

Speakers
avatar for The Center for Compassionate Forensic Education

The Center for Compassionate Forensic Education

Crisis Services of North Alabama
Advancing Excellence in Forensic Education

The CCFE provides high-quality, trauma-informed education that empowers professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. 
avatar for Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill is the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Director for Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the Cullman County Child Advocacy Center, Brooks Place, where she provides direct medico-legal care to victims of sexual and interpersonal violence... Read More →
avatar for Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP, FAAN

Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP, FAAN

Dr. Sheridan has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, including over 15 years as a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for adults/adolescents and pediatrics through the International Association... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

10:30am CDT

One Bruise Counts: Applying the TEN-4-FACESp Rule in Clinical Practice
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Bruising is the most common—and often overlooked—sign of physical child abuse. This presentation introduces the TEN-4-FACESp bruising rule, a validated screening tool to help forensic nurses and Emergency nurse practitioners identify high-risk injury patterns in infants and young children. Attendees will gain practical skills to recognize concerning findings, differentiate accidental from non-accidental trauma, and take appropriate next steps to protect vulnerable patients.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the components of the TEN-4-FACESp bruising rule and its role in identifying potential physical child abuse.
  2. Differentiate between bruising patterns and locations suggestive of accidental versus non-accidental injury in young children.
  3. Apply evidence-based approaches to assessment, documentation, and reporting when child abuse is suspected in the emergency setting.

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Sharp, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sarah Sharp, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sarah serves as the Forensic Nurse Coordinator for Cullman and Winston Counties with Crisis Services of North Alabama. She is a dual-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for both adult/adolescent and pediatric populations and brings extensive clinical experience in providing trauma-informed... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

11:30am CDT

PEP in Practice: Post Assault HIV Prevention
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available

Timely initiation of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can have a profound impact on patient outcomes following sexual assault, making emergency clinicians a critical first point of intervention. This session will provide a practical, evidence-based review of current PEP recommendations, medication selection, initiation timelines, follow-up considerations, and patient counseling strategies. You'll leave with greater confidence in delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care while ensuring patients receive timely, guideline-based HIV prevention in the emergency department.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Pitts, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Courtney Pitts, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice
Dr. Pitts is Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice and a nationally recognized clinical professor and nurse practitioner educator. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Public Health from the University... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

12:15pm CDT

Lunch & Learn Session: Hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis & NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Note: No CE for this session.
Speakers
avatar for Leila Moore, PharmD

Leila Moore, PharmD

Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, Acadia
Leila Moore, PharmD, is a Medical Science Liaison with Acadia Pharmaceuticals' Neuropsychiatry team, where she supports healthcare professional education on the early recognition and treatment of psychosis associated with neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease. She brings 21 years of... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

1:00pm CDT

The Art of Delivering Difficult Messages
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation addresses the identification and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pediatric patients within the emergency and forensic care setting. Using clinical scenarios, attendees will explore age-specific considerations, appropriate testing and treatment, and the critical role of mandatory reporting when abuse is suspected. Emphasis is placed on integrating evidence-based care with forensic and legal responsibilities to protect vulnerable populations.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify common STIs in pediatric populations and appropriate evidence-based approaches to testing and treatment.
  2. Describe mandatory reporting requirements and clinical indicators that may suggest abuse or exploitation.
  3. Apply forensic-informed and trauma-informed approaches to the assessment, management, and documentation of pediatric STI cases.

Speakers
avatar for Veronica Hill

Veronica Hill

Chief Operating Officer, ThriveAP
Veronica Hill, DNP, CRNP, is the Chief Operating Officer at ThriveAP, where she oversees client success, information technology, and the development and delivery of clinical programs. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and her Doctor of Nursing... Read More →
avatar for Cory Edgar, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Cory Edgar, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Cory Edgar, DMSc, PA-C, is a physician assistant and medical educator with more than a decade of experience in APP education and academic leadership, currently serving as the Director of Education at ThriveAP. With a clinical background in oncology, his scholarly work focuses on patient-centered... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

2:00pm CDT

STI Identification, Management, & Reporting in Pediatric Care
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Pediatric and adolescent STI diagnosis and treatment require unique consideration. This session, presented by experts in the field of child sexual abuse, will cover STIs that are diagnostic of sexual contact, those which are often mistaken for sexual abuse and those that blur the lines. Appropriate testing, management and reporting specific to each STI will be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Kestner, DNP, CPNP
avatar for Leanna Dugan, DNP, CPNP
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

3:30pm CDT

Same Injury, Different Story: Injury Recognition Across the Body
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
A laceration is still a laceration, yet its appearance can vary significantly depending on location, tissue type, and mechanism of injury. This presentation focuses on how common injuries—including lacerations, abrasions, and ecchymosis—present differently across the body, and how these variations can impact clinical and forensic interpretation. Through case-based examples, attendees will strengthen their ability to accurately recognize and document injuries to support patient care and legal outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Differentiate common injury types, including lacerations, abrasions, and ecchymosis, based on underlying mechanism and tissue involvement.
  2. Identify how anatomical location and tissue characteristics influence the appearance of injuries across the body.
  3. Apply best practices in injury recognition and documentation to enhance clinical accuracy and support forensic evaluation.

Speakers
avatar for Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill is the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Director for Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the Cullman County Child Advocacy Center, Brooks Place, where she provides direct medico-legal care to victims of sexual and interpersonal violence... Read More →
avatar for Victoria Robbins, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Victoria Robbins, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Victoria (Tori) serves as a Forensic Nurse Examiner and Follow-Up Care Coordinator with Crisis Services of North Alabama. She brings more than 15 years of nursing experience, with a clinical background in pediatrics, outpatient surgery, and urgent care prior to transitioning into... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3
 
Saturday, September 26
 

8:30am CDT

Balancing the Scales- Objectivity & Subjectivity in Forensic Nursing Practice: A Panel Discussion
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
This dynamic panel presentation brings together both experienced and novice SANEs/forensic nurses to reflect on how their understanding of forensic nursing evolves from initial perceptions to real-world practice. Through candid discussion and case-based examples, panelists will explore how personal and professional biases can influence clinical decision-making, documentation, and case outcomes. Attendees will gain practical strategies to recognize and mitigate bias while maintaining objectivity in high-stakes forensic care. 

Learning Objectives:
  1. Examine how personal and professional biases may influence forensic nursing practice, including assessment, documentation, and interpretation of findings.
  2. Describe the impact of bias on patient care and potential legal outcomes in forensic cases.
  3. Apply strategies to promote objectivity and reduce bias in forensic nursing practice.

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

10:00am CDT

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault: Why What you Do Matters
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief Description
This interdisciplinary presentation, led by a forensic nurse and civil attorney, uses case-based scenarios to examine the clinical and legal complexities of drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA). Attendees will explore the critical role of timely assessment, evidence collection, and documentation, and how these actions influence not only criminal proceedings but also civil litigation and patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the lasting impact of clinical decisions beyond the immediate encounter.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify key clinical indicators and best practices for assessment and evidence collection in suspected DFSA cases.
  2. Describe how forensic nursing care and documentation influence both criminal and civil legal outcomes.
  3. Apply forensic-informed approaches to DFSA cases to enhance patient care, documentation quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Speakers
AS

Andrea S. Hirsch

Ms. Hirsch is a nationally recognized civil litigation attorney with more than twenty-five years of experience handling complex cases, including multi-district litigation and high stakes matters involving healthcare systems and patient harm. Her work has spanned consumer class actions... Read More →
avatar for Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP, FAAN

Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP, FAAN

Dr. Sheridan has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, including over 15 years as a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for adults/adolescents and pediatrics through the International Association... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

11:00am CDT

From 911 to the Courtroom: Putting the Pieces Together
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief Description
This case-based presentation traces the trajectory of a sexual assault case from the initial 911 call through forensic examination and into the legal system, highlighting the critical role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) within emergency care. Emphasis is placed on injury assessment, forensic documentation, and effective collaboration across the multidisciplinary team. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how emergency NPs can integrate forensic-informed approaches to improve patient care and support case outcomes.'

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the continuum of a sexual assault case from emergency response through prosecution, including the role of the SANE and multidisciplinary team members.
  2. Identify key components of the forensic medical examination, including injury assessment and documentation, to support clinical and legal outcomes.
  3. Apply forensic-informed principles within emergency practice to enhance patient care, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Speakers
avatar for Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill is the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Director for Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the Cullman County Child Advocacy Center, Brooks Place, where she provides direct medico-legal care to victims of sexual and interpersonal violence... Read More →
avatar for Kelvin Minton

Kelvin Minton

Investigator
Investigator Minton is a member of the Huntsville Police Department in Alabama. He has been in the Special Victims Unit since 1997 investigating child and adult sexual, physical, and interpersonal violence cases. He is also a polygrapher for the department. In his spare time, he enjoys... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

12:15pm CDT

Lunch & Learn Session: Role of Suzetrigine as part of Mutimodal Therapy for Acute Pain
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Note: No CE available for this session.
Speakers
avatar for Alethea Hill, PhD, ACNP-BC, MS Pharm

Alethea Hill, PhD, ACNP-BC, MS Pharm

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
Dr. Alethea Hill is an experienced healthcare professional with nearly three decades as a nurse practitioner and academician, and nearly ten years in the pharmaceutical industry. She currently serves as a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, focusing on pain... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

2:00pm CDT

Caring without Bias: The Forensic Nurse in Suspect Exams
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief Description
This presentation explores best practices for forensic suspect and custodial (prisoner) examinations conducted by forensic nurses, emergency department nurses, and nurse practitioners. Emphasis is placed on legal considerations, consent and warrant processes, evidence collection within critical time frames, and meticulous injury documentation, while addressing the impact of bias on clinical care and decision-making. Attendees will gain practical insight into collaborating with law enforcement while maintaining objectivity, patient rights, and clinical integrity.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe legal and ethical considerations in suspect and custodial examinations, including consent, warrants, and collaboration with law enforcement.
  2. Identify best practices for evidence collection, injury assessment, and documentation in forensic examinations within the emergency care setting.
  3. Examine the influence of bias on forensic nursing practice and apply strategies to promote objective, equitable care.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Sharp, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sarah Sharp, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sarah serves as the Forensic Nurse Coordinator for Cullman and Winston Counties with Crisis Services of North Alabama. She is a dual-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for both adult/adolescent and pediatric populations and brings extensive clinical experience in providing trauma-informed... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3

3:30pm CDT

Beyond the Neck: Using the SHASTA Protocol to Identify Hidden Brain Injury in Strangulation
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
Limited Capacity seats available
Brief Description
Non-fatal strangulation is a high-risk, often underrecognized form of violence that may result in significant anoxic brain injury without visible external findings. This presentation introduces the SHASTA (Strangulation Hypoxia Anoxia Symptom TBI Assessment) protocol, a trauma-informed approach to identifying and documenting subtle neurologic symptoms often missed in traditional assessments. Attendees will gain practical skills to improve detection, documentation, and clinical decision-making in patients presenting after strangulation.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the pathophysiology of hypoxia and anoxia in non-fatal strangulation and the limitations of relying on loss of consciousness as an indicator of injury.
  2. Identify key components of the SHASTA protocol, including assessment strategies and critical symptoms associated with anoxic brain injury.
  3. Apply the SHASTA tool to cases examples to improve recognition, documentation, and referral for patients at risk of traumatic brain injury following strangulation.

Speakers
avatar for Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill is the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Director for Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the Cullman County Child Advocacy Center, Brooks Place, where she provides direct medico-legal care to victims of sexual and interpersonal violence... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)
  Track 3
 
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