SANE/SAE Certification Commission (SCC)

Purpose + Goal

As outlined by OAR 137-084-0500 , Oregon SATF facilitates the SANE/SAE Certification Commission for the purpose of approving the certification of registered nurse practitioners and nurses practicing in Oregon who fulfill the requirements to become Sexual Assault Examiners (SAE) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE).

It is the commission’s mission to ensure that nurses and providers who provide sexual assault medical care and conduct forensic examinations in Oregon have the necessary training and qualifications to do so in accordance with the best standards of care using a victim-centered approach.

Objectives

  • To review applications for SAE/SANE certification for compliance to the requirements for education, training, and preceptorships for SAE/SANEs as established by the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force.

  • To review the applications of SAE/SANEs who have been trained out of state and identify what steps are necessary for them to receive the Oregon SAE/SANE certification.

  • To review recertification applications for certified SAE/SANEs who have maintained continuing education requirements.

  • To review and implement change as necessary to improve the process.

Meeting Dates

SCC meets on the first Tuesday of odd-numbered months. Applications and materials must be received in full THREE WEEKS PRIOR to a meeting date in order to be reviewed at that meeting.

March 5th (Due by 2/13/2024)

May 7th (Due by 4/16/2024)

July 2nd, 2024 (Due by 6/11/2024)

September 3rd, 2024 (Due by 8/13/2024)

November 5th, 2024 (Due by 10/15/2024)

SANE/SAE Certification & Competency

  • Each SCC member plays a pivotal role in upholding the standards of SANE/SAE practice across the state.

    Involvement in the Commission is not just a position, but a commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and care in this critical field.

  • Members of the SCC are entrusted with significant responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to:

    • Participating in meetings held every other month.

    • Conducting thorough reviews of all SANE applications and practice inquiries.

    • Actively contributing to the various related objectives and tasks as indicated.

  • When membership vacancies occur, we seek dedicated individuals who understand the importance of this role and are ready to contribute their expertise and time.

    If you believe you can meet these expectations and are interested in being a part of the Commission, we invite you to express your interest with the form below.

    Should a seat that matches your experience and expertise become available, we will contact you for further discussion.

Members of the Commission - Roster

  • Kate Weinbrecht (OSP Forensic Services), Forensic Scientist

  • Susan Lehman (Portland Police Bureau), Law Enforcement

  • Rachel Prusak, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)

  • Dr. Regina Mysliwiec (Oregon Health & Science University), Physician/OCEP

  • Amie Keys, MSN, OR-SANE, SANE-A, SANE-P, FNP (Samaritan Health Services), Medical Provider

  • Theresa Muncy, BSN, RN, OR-SANE (Providence Medical Forensic Services), SANE

  • Beth Hope (Tides of Change), Victim Advocate

  • VACANT, ONA SANE

  • Patti Kenyon, Forensic Nurse, At-Large

Staff liaison to the committee: Mei Pomegranate, SATF Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | sane@oregonsatf.org

Appointment

The members of the Commission are appointed by Oregon’s Attorney General for a two-year term of office.