An RN-FNE may perform the following tasks and functions with respect to the age group for which the RN-FNE is certified under Regulation .03 of this chapter: Perform forensic evidentiary examinations on victims and alleged perpetrators in connection with physical, sexual, or domestic assaults, whether chronic or acute; Before the forensic evidentiary examination, obtain consent from the individual being examined, from the parent or guardian of a minor individual, or from the proper authority for photographing and evidence collection; Prepare and document the assault history interview; Perform the forensic evidentiary physical assessment, which may include use of an ALS; Complete the physical evidence kit provided by law enforcement; Gather, preserve, handle, document, and label forensic evidence, including but not limited to: Labeling evidence collection containers with the patient's identifying data per local jurisdiction requirements; Placing evidence in the evidence collection container and sealing the container; Signing the evidence collection container as the collector of the evidence; Taking photographs; and Obtaining swabs, smears, and hair and body fluid samples; Maintain the chain of custody; Provide immediate health interventions using clinical practice guidelines; Obtain consultations and make referrals to health care personnel and community agencies; Provide immediate crisis intervention at the time of the examination; Provide discharge instructions; Participate in forensic proceedings including courtroom testimony; Interface with law enforcement officials, crime labs, and State attorney's offices; and Assist the licensed physician in performing a forensic evidentiary examination. Clinical Practice Guidelines. An RN-FNE may practice only in a clinical setting in which clinical policy and practice guidelines: Have been approved by the facility's medical and nursing departments; Designate the availability of qualified physician resources; Identify the department in which an RN-FNE shall function; and Designate a program coordinator who has experience in forensic evidentiary examinations to administer the RN-FNE training program. The program coordinator: Is responsible for obtaining Board approval of the curriculum before conducting a training program; Has responsibility for oversight and administration of the facility’s RN-FNE training program and the practice of the facility’s RN-FNEs; Verifies the qualifications and certifications of any RN-FNE practicing in the facility; Administers and manages the RN-FNE practice; Approves practice protocols and standards of care for RN-FNE practice; Shall develop a peer review process that includes, but is not limited to: Coordinating the peer review of cases; Ensuring that the peer review is consistent with the standardized data collection process; Ensuring that a peer reviewer meets the qualifications in Regulation .05 of this chapter; and Using the standardized form for peer review that is required by the Board; Interfaces with law enforcement, the State's attorney, and community resource groups; Implements the facility's Board-approved RN-FNE curricula; and Facilitates reimbursement for RN-FNE services by cooperating with the facility's billing department and interacting with the State reimbursement system. An RN-FNE shall comply with all State and federal statutes and regulations related to the RN-FNE practice. An RN-FNE shall maintain medical records in accordance with Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.