To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, within 18 months, to update Department of Veterans Affairs directives on emergency care for veterans who arrive at a VA medical facility showing symptoms of a sexual assault that happened within the past 72 hours. Each VA medical facility would have to employ a certified sexual assault forensic examiner or nurse examiner, refer veterans to an outside provider that has one, or arrange an alternate care plan. Veterans would be offered treatment to prevent sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy when clinically indicated, along with mental health counseling or a referral. VA police would receive guidance on documenting notification of local law enforcement, and VA health staff and police would receive yearly training, with regional network directors monitoring compliance.

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• Kelly Morrison Democrat sponsor
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