Mar
13
5:00 PM17:00

Quarterly Education Meeting

The Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is pleased to invite you to our first quarterly educational meeting of 2025. This session will provide valuable insights into the intersection of forensic nursing and the legal system, featuring a guest speaker and 1 CE credit opportunity. 

Meeting Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 In-Person Location:
6000 W Creek Road, Room RC20 - Rockside II - West Creek
Independence, OH 44131
🚗 Parking: Available on-site

💻 Virtual Option: Join via Zoom

Topic: Forensic Nursing Office Hours
🕔 Time: March 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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📌 Meeting ID: 874 8797 6278

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Guest Speaker: Deb Brewer (Attending Virtually)

We are honored to welcome Deb Brewer as our featured speaker. A Cleveland native, Ms. Brewer has over 20 years of experience as a prosecuting attorney, specializing in felony cases, particularly sexual assault prosecutions.

Her extensive expertise includes:
✔ Over a decade prosecuting felony cases in Chicago
✔ Serving as a Sex Crimes Prosecutor in Cuyahoga County’s Major Trial Unit
✔ Supervising juvenile court prosecutors in sex crime cases
✔ Currently overseeing the Major Trial Unit – Special Victims Division

Presentation Overview

Forensic nurses play a critical role in bridging healthcare and the legal system. However, the absence of forensic-specific training in standard nursing education presents challenges in areas such as:
✔ Proper documentation of evidence
✔ Interpretation of legal procedures
✔ Effective court testimony

Learning Objectives

By attending this session, participants will:
1️⃣ Understand the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities of forensic nursing.
2️⃣ Review Ohio laws, including HIPAA and the Nurse Practice Act, to ensure patient rights are upheld.
3️⃣ Gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and the forensic nurse’s role in improving patient health outcomes and long-term safety.
4️⃣ Report increased knowledge relevant to forensic nursing and care delivery for forensic nursing populations.

This session offers an invaluable opportunity to expand your forensic nursing knowledge and enhance your professional practice. We encourage all members to attend and engage in this critical discussion.

We look forward to your participation!

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Dec
19
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Dec
16
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Nov
18
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Ohio Chapter IAFN Annual Conference
Nov
8
8:00 AM08:00

Ohio Chapter IAFN Annual Conference

Ohio IAFN Annual Forensic Nursing conference: Exploring Unusual Topics 8a-5pm

The annual educational conference provides opportunity to increase knowledge and awareness, and confidence related to Unusual Topics in forensic nursing. There will also be opportunities for self care, professional development, and networking. The conferenec will take place at Kent State University Stark Campus Conference Center located at Breakfast will be provided in the morning, lunch and afternoon snacks are also included. The agenda is outlined below.


During the conference there will be available hand massages and professional head shot photography. These activities require purchasing a free ticket during registration. There is no cost but registration is needed.



The agenda is included below:

8:00-8:30 Registration check in

8:30-9:00 Welcome & Networking, breakfast

9:00 -10:30 Dr. Patricia Speck - Forensic Nursing Care in Labor Trafficking of Migrant RN Populations

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45 – 11:45 Jasmine Myers - The Complexity of Familial Trafficking

11:45-12:00 Break, Networking

12:00-12:45 Lunch - included

12:45 – 2:00 Dr. Jennifer Savitski - Myths of Contraception

2-2:15 Break

2:15-3:15 Kristen Hess - Instersection of Substance Abuse and Corrections.

3:15-4:30 Rashan Legard - From Service to Survival

4:30-5:00 Closing Remarks, Evaluations and Raffle drawings

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Oct
21
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Oct
17
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Sep
19
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

View Event →
Sep
16
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Aug
19
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Aug
15
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Jul
18
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

View Event →
Jul
15
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Jun
20
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Jun
17
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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May
20
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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May
16
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Apr
18
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Copy) (Copy)

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Apr
15
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Ohio IAFN members are encouraged to voice their position on proposed policies that impact forensic nursing practice. The Government Affairs Committee will assist in keeping the Forensic Community abreast of the current legislature. The committee will disseminate information to our members and assist in engagement to impact laws that effect our survivors.

 Governmental Affairs Committee meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm

Chair - Takiyah Smith

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86360538773?pwd=WE1IVmUySlZtRXA2MXFQS051T214QT09

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Mar
18
8:00 AM08:00

Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee facilitates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based continuing education offered by the IAFN to its members and the forensic nursing community. There are many opportunities to aide in the advancement of ethical, best-practice to advance our field.

Education Committee meets every 3rd Monday of every month at 9 am

Chair - Kathleen Hackett

Join via zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121493375?pwd=RS9wVUlrQnpwd3ZXUU9NZStNbCtEUT09

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