Implementing a Toolkit to Improve Sexual Assault Screening in the College Student Population

Abstract

There are several recommendations available for sexual assault screening, though there is no specific benchmark in place. The presence of sexual assault among the college student population is significant. Early identification of sexual assault can improve the outcomes of associated persistent and long-term medical, psychological, and social consequences. This quality improvement project aimed to improve sexual assault screening in a primary care setting that serves a college campus. There was no standardized screening process in place before this project. A toolkit was implemented to include a standardized screening process, development of a Clinical Resource Guide, and a provider education session on toolkit components. Implementation of this toolkit resulted in 92% of eligible patients receiving screening, a significant improvement in sexual assault screening.