Sexual Assault Survivor Treatment
Healthcare professionals are among the first responders to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. IHA offers resources to aid Illinois hospitals in providing compassionate care to survivors.
October AA SANE Didactic Training
The IL OAG is offering adult/adolescent (AA) sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) didactic training Oct. 20-22 in Peoria, IL.
Application for AA SANE Didactic Training Oct. 20-22
Individuals interested in applying for the October AA SANE didactic training must apply by Oct. 1.
September PA SANE Didactic Training
The IL OAG is offering pediatric/adolescent (PA) sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) didactic training Sept. 22-25 in Mattoon, IL.
Application for PA SANE Didactic Training Sept. 22-25
Individuals interested in applying for the September PA SANE didactic training must apply by Sept. 3
August AA SANE Didactic Training
The IL OAG is offering adult/adolescent (AA) sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) didactic training Aug 25-27 in Oak Lawn, IL.
Application for AA SANE Didactic Training Aug. 25-27
Individuals interested in applying for the August AA SANE didactic training must apply by Aug. 6.
Updated Sample Notice to Sexual Assault Survivors
IHA updated the sample notice to sexual assault survivors to reflect changes made to SASETA.
Amendments to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act
On Aug. 15, 2025, Gov. Pritzker signed P.A. 104-0386 and P.A. 104-0371 codifying changes to SASETA for providers, law enforcement and state agencies.
Amendments to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Code
IDPH published amendments to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Code specific to transfer of sexual assault survivors.
Sexual Assault Outpatient Hospital Treatment Services Rate
The Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a provider notice to inform providers of a minimum $1,000 reimbursement for sexual assault outpatient forensic hospital services.
New Medical Forensic Fact Sheet
An updated the Medical Forensic Fact Sheet is now available from the Office of the Attorney General. Hospitals should immediately use this new fact sheet to ensure compliance with the new law.
Guide to Establishing an On-Call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
The Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Services Implementation Task Force recently released its Guide to Establishing an On-Call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program.
Reporting Documents for the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act
The Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act requires treatment hospitals to report certain statistics semiannually. Please use IDPH's updated spreadsheet and definitions for this reporting.
New Evidence Collection Kit Order Form
Hospitals can reorder Illinois sexual assault kits by faxing or emailing the new form. Orders cannot exceed 24 kits and should cover only three months, due to changes that may occur.
Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Updates
IHA summarizes emergency treatment updates for sexual assault survivors.
Sample Template for Pediatric Transfers
See a final sample template for a Written Agreement for Acute Pediatric Transfers.
November 13 Webinar Materials
Audio, presentation and handouts from the New Hospital Requirements for Sexual Assault Treatment webinar held on November 13, 2018.