(Private) Acceptable Medical Practice For Blood Draws for Washington Defenders Association
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the proper procedures that phlebotomists and nurses should follow when drawing blood for testing with a focus on DUI/DWI blood draws. It includes a step by step guide as well as an overview of the equipment used.
Highlights:
- Case Development/Case Law
- Tools/Equipment
- Step by Step Guide
- The Grand Finale!- We will show a video of a blood draw gone wrong.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will:
1. Understand the proper procedures and tools for a medically acceptable blood draw.
2. Have a better ability to develop a criminal DUI/DWI case that involves a blood draw.
Speakers
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Merriam Young, MS RN CCRN TCRNForensic Nurse ExpertMerriam has been a nurse for 25 years, 16 of which include care of trauma patients, and the last 9 years in Surgical ICU. The last nine years she has worked in the Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Stanford University Medical Center. Merriam has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s in Nursing from San Jose State University. She has a certificate in Forensic Nursing from the University of California in Riverside. She is a certified critical care nurse and a trauma certified nurse. Merriam has completed the four-day Advanced Strangulation Course and has reviewed multiple strangulation, assault, DUI, domestic violence, and homicide cases. Merriam has been qualified to testify on strangulation, blunt force trauma, traumatic brain injury and acceptable medical practice for blood draws.
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MS RN CCRN TCRN
