Resources

Annually, 90 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners provide approximately 400 exams in 16 hospitals across Vermont. National data reveals that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men experience contact sexual violence, and in Vermont, 156,000 women and 103,000 men have experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetimes. Rural sexual assault survivors face isolation, lack of anonymity, and limited community resources, and are less likely to report assault or seek support services. Part of the HRSA Rural Northern Border Region Outreach Program, the SANE Care Collaborative & Innovation Network (2024-2027) is a 3-year initiative focused on expanding capacity for SANE services, enhancing quality of care within SANE programs, and increasing collaboration and innovation among rural hospitals in Vermont. Resources and reports related to the SANE Care Collaborative & Innovation Network can be found below.

Telehealth Resource Guide: Tools and Guidance for Managing Suicide Risk in Telehealth Settings This resource guide is designed to support mental health clinicians providing telehealth services focused on suicide prevention and treatment. It offers evidence-based guidelines, practical tools, and best practices for delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care in a virtual environment.* When viewed digitally, the guide is interactive and includes clickable links for quick access to referenced materials.

Act 9 of 2025, An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals, requires hospitals to develop and implement comprehensive security plans to prevent workplace violence. This toolkit is intended to help hospitals comply with Act 9. It contains resources to support hospital security plan development teams in assessing compliance and filling any gaps identified. The toolkit is designed to assist hospitals in improving workplace safety and managing aggressive behaviors. 

2025 Core Measure Set guide

The Addressing Food Insecurity: Strategies, Stories & Solutions session explored how healthcare settings can identify and respond to food insecurity through practical strategies, partnerships, and patient-centered solutions. It featured Rayna Andrews, nationally recognized food justice advocate and author, alongside Vermont hospital leaders who shared on-the-ground stories and implementation lessons. The session recording and linked resources are available below to support continued learning and action. Feedback from participants: “What I found most valuable was learning about addressing food insecurity and nutrition insecurity and the impact of this within the communities we serve and how to consider this within the work we are already doing.” “Rayna’s knowledge on the topic was excellent.” “I was made aware of how food insecurity can affect many populations and how we can help resolve the issues.”

Exploring Vermont’s Hospital Quality & Patient Safety Landscape

Strengthening QI Foundations for Statewide Improvement and Impact

Telepsychiatry in the ED: Expanding Access Through Virtual Care

A quick guide to staffing, technology, workflows, and partnerships for effective telepsychiatry in the ED.

Key insights from Vermont’s telepsychiatry pilot, including satisfaction, impact on care, and implementation challenges.