(1) As used in this section, the terms “sexual assault” and “sexual assault evidence collection kit” have the meanings as defined in Section 99-51-1.
(2) Each licensed hospital in the state that operates an emergency department shall be required to have at least one (1) physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant or registered nurse available at all times who is able to conduct forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault who present themselves or are brought to the emergency department for examination or treatment and prepare sexual assault evidence collection kits for those victims.
(3) All licensed hospitals in the state shall screen, treat or examine victims of sexual assault who present to a hospital or are brought to the hospital for examination or treatment.
(4) Each licensed hospital in the state shall maintain a sufficient supply of sexual assault evidence collection kits for use when conducting forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault.
(5) Any licensed hospital in the state is authorized to contract with forensic nurses to conduct forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault and prepare sexual assault evidence collection kits for the hospital.