SANE/SAE Certification Commission (SCC)

Members of the Commission - Roster

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

Appointment

SANE Certification Commission (SCC) membership seats are established in OAR 137-084-0500. Members are appointed for two-year terms and have the option to reapply at the end of their term. Seats are not reserved or prioritized for specific local programs or providers*, but rather have been established to create a multidisciplinary and diverse group of individuals who, together, can bring a broad and well-rounded approach to the work of the SCC.

If multiple applications for an SCC seat have been received, each will be considered and reviewed by current members of the SCC, as well as the Oregon SATF Executive Director, and recommendations for appointment will be made based upon a review of each applicant's materials. A CV or resume may be requested in these circumstances to get a better view of each applicant's relevant professional experience and expertise.

Priority will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated ability to support the SCC'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. This includes applicants who:

• Have a history of contributing to statewide collaboration and partnerships across the field of medical forensic care and sexual assault advocacy and response (including, but not limited to, experience on the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force's Medical Forensic Committee);

• Have experience with developing, assessing, and/or implementing best practices and standards for medical forensic care;

• Have experience working within the state of Oregon for at least 2 years or more, and are familiar with state laws, services, and practices related to sexual assault response;

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of Oregon state competency standards and certification requirements for Sexual Assault Examiner/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification; and,

• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the medical forensic response to sexual assault in all 36 counties of Oregon, regardless of where they live and work, and an ability to consider the needs, strengths, and challenges facing sexual assault survivors from various geographic areas, communities, and backgrounds.

• The SCC seeks to support representation from Oregon's underserved communities and this may be a deciding factor when other criteria are also met.

* Statewide agencies that have a specialized role in medical forensic response, such as the Oregon State Crime Lab, may have their own seat.