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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.48.3 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner - Per Diem language; and
b. Authorize the Human Resources Department to implement these changes.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, Section A.48.3 Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner - Per Diem language; and
b. Authorize the Human Resources Department to implement these changes.
SUMMARY:
This action amends Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Section A.48.3 language related to special pay practices for the classification of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner approved by your Board on March 26, 2013.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department is contracted to provide Sexual Assault Forensic Exam services. The Health Department employs a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator who trains, schedules and oversees the work of sexual assault forensic examiners who provide on-site adult suspected sexual assault and pediatric suspected sexual abuse exams on both victims and suspects as part of the County's SART interdisciplinary team comprised of the examiner, a law enforcement officer and an advocate. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner also testifies in court as required.
Sexual assault forensic exam is a specialized field requiring advanced training of medical practitioners in adult and pediatric forensic exams. Pursuant to California Penal Code 13823.5 (e), a SAFE must be a Qualified Health Care Professional, defined as: Any physician or surgeon, or a nurse or a professional registered nurse working in consultation with a physician and surgeon who conducts examinations or provides treatment in a general acute care hospital or in a physicians or surgeon's office.
Recommended changes to the PPPR No. 98-394 Section A.48.3 Sexual Assault For...
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