The Ohio Domestic Violence Protocol for Health Care Providers: Standards of Care

October 2003 The Ohio Domestic Violence Protocol for Health Care Providers: Standards of Care The purpose of the Ohio Domestic Violence Networks protocol is to provide standards of care for health care providers and agencies to address the needs of patients seeking health care who are victims of domestic violence. Because healthcare providers may be the first non-family member to whom an abused individual turns for help, the provider has an opportunity and responsibility to provide appropriate and sensitive interventions. Consistent with current Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation requirements and good medical practice . . .