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!