The Priority of Administering HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis in Cases of Sexual Assault in an Emergency Department

Implementing a simulation course and checklist for emergency nurses in caring for sexually assaulted patients helps to improve the timeliness of administration of nonoccupational postexposure medications and resolve the association between the length of stay and time of administration of medication.Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice
- The only method of preventing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sexually assaulted patients is the prompt administration of nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis.
- Implementing a simulation course and checklist for emergency nurses improved the timeliness of administering nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis.
- Data demonstrate that, with simulation, emergency nurses are better prepared to address the needs of sexually assaulted patients.