If there are no other options, temporary emergency hospitalization under an assumed name can be a way of providing immediate safety. If perpetrator is posing immediate danger, call Security at 936-7890. Health care personnel or patient advocate should remain with the patient during the police interview, if the patient so desires. Ensure the patient is in a safe place while awaiting police. Reporting should never be done without the knowledge of the patient experiencing abuse and without careful safety planning in place.
Referrals Refer the patient to available community resources .
Offer a written list of resources at each visit. If thepatient plans to return home, respect that choice. The medical professional can help the patient put an escape plan in place for her and her children before a dangerous situation occurs. Try to stay away from rooms where weapons might be available. Figure out a safe place to go.