University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

P.O. Box 210038
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
513-558-5200

Project Title
Alcohol Education Program
Grant Description
To establish an early intervention Alcohol and Education Program to reduce the incidence of high-risk drinking in the student population
Focus Area
Substance Abuse
Region Served
Hamilton County, OH
Award Amount
$21,535
Year Awarded
1998
Grant Duration
12 months
Results Alcohol consumption, especially binge drinking (5 or more drinks in one night) presents a variety of problems for college students. One only has to read or listen to the daily news to know of the alcohol-related deaths, injuries, fights, unwanted sexual activities, and a host of other problems that result from drinking on college campuses. Using a harm reduction approach, we evaluated the impact of two separate educational programs on reduction in alcohol consumption and its consequences.

Following a one-hour education program on low risk drinking, 200 students completed a Consequences of Alcohol Use questionnaire. To determine changes in behavior after the program, students were contacted 6 and 12 months after the program to complete the same questionnaire. Data are being analyzed related to these questionnaires.

We have established an Alcohol Education Center on West Campus where students are referred if they experience an alcohol-related infraction on campus. Three counselors were trained at the University of Washington through their Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention Center. We anticipate our first referrals to start October 1, 1999.

The Alcohol Education Program consists of two (2) two-hour sessions, one week apart, that provide the student with information about and consequences of alcohol consumption as well as drink refusal skills. We anticipate 30 referrals per week to the program. Participants will be followed for six months after completing the program to evaluate the impact of the program.

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Project Title
Planning Project for the School-Based Health Center at Crest Hills Elementary
Grant Description
To plan for the implementation of a school-based health center
Focus Area
School-Aged Child Healthcare
Region Served
Hamilton County, OH
Award Amount
$24,852
Year Awarded
1998
Grant Duration
12 months
Results Several attempts were made to contact the grantee to obtain a final report on the grant.  A financial report was submitted showing only $19,161 spent, a check for the remaining amount was received by the Foundation.  This report closes out this grant, however a final report for this grant will need to be submitted before the grantee is eligible for future grant funds.

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Project Title
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program of Northern Kentucky
Grant Description
To provide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in Northern Kentucky and to add Northern Kentucky to the planned local sexual assault registry
Focus Area
Other Health
Region Served
Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton Counties, KY
Award Amount
$96,315
Year Awarded
1999
Grant Duration
12 months
Results Sexual assault is the most rapidly growing violent crime in America and has been labeled the "Silent Violent Epidemic" because of significant under-reporting. One strategy designed to combat sexual assault is the development of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs. SANE are highly skilled forensic nurses who perform physical examination, counseling, crisis intervention, and evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault. Implementation of SANE programs across the U.S. have enhanced the quality of care; improved evidence collection, court testimony, and prosecution rates; and standardized policies and procedures. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program of Northern Kentucky supports development of services for rape victims in areas where such services do not currently exist. More specifically, the purposes of this project are:
  • To provide four programs throughout Northern Kentucky to train a total of 40 registered nurses as SANE.
  • To establish a coordinated, community-based Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program linking St. Luke Hospital, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, and Women’s Crisis Center in the delivery of care for sexual assault survivors in Northern Kentucky.
  • To implement nationally recognized standards of care and protocols for all sexual assault examinations completed in the Emergency Departments of St. Luke Hospital and St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
  • To initiate communication links among the St. Luke Hospitals, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Women’s Crisis Center, and Northern Kentucky police divisions and prosecutors offices in the area of sexual assault.
  • To establish mechanisms through state and municipality reimbursement systems that maintain a self-sustaining program after the first 12 months of Health Foundation funding.
  • To establish mechanisms to follow sexual assault reporting rates and conviction rates in Northern Kentucky as outcome measures.
  • To develop an anonymous Sexual Assault Registry with demographic data on all survivors examined by the program in order to target preventative strategies for high risk locations and zip codes.

As of April 1, 2000, the primary goals of the program have been met. SANE of Northern Kentucky is seeking to consolidate its program at the Women’s Crisis Center, St. Elizabeth Medical Canter, and St. Luke Hospital and to maintain a self-sustaining program of care for sexual assault survivors.

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