Sec. 722.7. Responsibilities of hospital emergency staff

(a) Hospital emergency staff shall immediately implement the following protocol upon arrival of a putative sexual assault victim:

(1) provide triage and assessment in a timely manner;

(2) contact the sexual assault forensic examiner when the patient discloses that she or he has been sexually assaulted;

(3) contact a rape crisis advocate at the same time that contact is made with the sexual assault forensic examiner;

(4) be available for consultation and support of the SAFE Program and the sexual assault forensic examiner;

(5) assist in obtaining necessary tests and medications;

(6) assist in arranging referrals and follow-up services; and

(7) ensure the availability of medical/surgical back up as may be needed including, but not limited to: general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, urology and psychiatry.