1998 IHS Domestic Violence Policies and Procedures Survey summary report.
Description:
In October 1998 an IHS Domestic Violence Survey was mailed to all IHS sites listed in the 1996 IHS Interim Directory. The survey examined the effect of administrative and legal requirements on screening for DV in Indian Health Service facilities. All hospitals and clinics were surveyed regarding screening, policies and procedures, committees, staff training, and state and tribal mandatory reporting requirements. This report summarizes the results of the survey.