Contributions from Madison area businesses and churches also help support this program. For children, an ER is probably not on their list of top ten places to visit. To make the ER seem less scary and to teach children safety information, several members of our ER staff visit area daycare centers and kindergartens. Through the ER Kids' Club program, the nurses make the children feel more secure about what happens in an ER and share information on bike safety and other topics. Community Health Education Library Meriter's Community Health Education Library provides a unique resource to the community.
Nurse educators are available to assist with questions.
Emergency Service's Partnership with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Sexual assault victims have special needs. These needs are met in Meriter's Emergency Services department through a partnership with the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. The SANE staff specializes in treating sexual assault survivors with compassion and respect, gathering medical evidence and assisting patients with their many concerns. Many professionals and diverse community organizations make referrals to the SANE program, including law enforcement officers, paramedics, teachers, social service workers and Rape Crisis Center staff. Domestic violence is the number one cause of injury to women greater than rapes, muggings and car accidents combined.