The Pitt Podcast 1:00 P.M. with Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva and Dr. Kathleen Sekula
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Feb 20, 2026 Dr. Kathleen Sekula, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and forensic nursing expert. Kristin Villanueva, actress who plays Nurse Princess, discusses multilingual character work. Amielynn Abellera, actress who plays Nurse Perla, draws on family healthcare experience. They talk about SANE protocols, trauma-informed care, on-set medical realism, cyberattack downtime, and using Tagalog as theatrical asides.
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SANE Work Is Dual-Role Care
- The sexual assault exam scene shows the dual role of SANE: medical care plus trauma-informed trust-building.
- That duality is why dedicated, uninterrupted time with a trained examiner matters for survivors.
Cyberattacks Cripple Hospital Workflows
- A cyberattack causing EMR downtime halts electronic orders, prescriptions, and charts, forcing hospitals back to paper workflows.
- Such attacks expose healthcare vulnerability and require regular IT training and contingency planning.
Harden Systems And Train Staff
- Train all staff to recognize phishing and strengthen IT security to reduce ransom-style EMR attacks.
- Hospitals must combine technical defenses with staff education and clear downtime protocols.