Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Forward
Sept. 18, 2025 - From Crisis to Care: New Strategies for Managing Sickle Cell Disease in the Acute Care Setting and Beyond
Program Description
This event is designed to equip emergency department (ED) physicians, hospitalists, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and residents/fellows with evidence-based knowledge and clinical skills to enhance the care of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) in acute care settings.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of SCD, including best practices in transfusion management, inpatient pain control, and psychosocial support. The session will also address strategies for effective discharge planning to ensure continuity of care for patients admitted through the ED or hospitalized with SCD-related complications.
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Inova Adult Sickle Cell Program and explore how our team can assist in patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning to support optimal outcomes across the care continuum.
Virtual Event Link
This event is FREE!
Event Zoom link will be made available after registration is complete. Ensure the email address that you want the Zoom instructions sent to is within your profile. Each link is unique to the email address used to register for the event.
- Event will go LIVE 5 minutes prior to star time with an introduction slide at 7:55 am EST. We will begin promptly at 8:00 am EST.
Questions & Refunds
If at any time you have questions, please email: [email protected]
Target Audience
Target Audience:
- DNP
- DO
- MD
- MSN
- NP
- PA
- RN
This activity is intended for providers in the specialties of:
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Pain Management
Learning Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease and its relevance to clinical presentations and management strategies in acute care settings.
- Differentiate between acute and chronic pain in sickle cell disease and apply appropriate opioid utilization strategies in the acute care setting.
- Identify appropriate indications for transfusion in sickle cell patients and recognize potential complications associated with transfusion therapy.
- Explain the significance of standardizing sickle cell care to improve patient outcomes and ensure consistent, evidence-based practices across healthcare settings.
Questions about this event? Contact [email protected].
From Crisis to Care: New Strategies for Managing Sickle Cell Disease in the Acute Care Setting and Beyond
September 18, 2025 | Virtual
11:30 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. - Inova Adult Sickle Cell Program and Why Standardize Care
Sheinei S. Alan, MD, PhD, Inova Health System
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. - Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease
Sheinei S. Alan, MD, PhD, Inova Health System
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. - Transfusion and Disease Management
William B. Ershler, MD, Inova Health System
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. - ED and Inpatient Pain Management
Chad J. Zik, MD, Inova Health System
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. - Implicit Bias/Psychosocial Considerations in Sickle Cell Disease
Lauren Tracy, Inova Health System
2:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Program Directors
Sheinei Alan, MD, PhD
Director of Inova Adult Sickle Cell Program
Assistant Professor, UVA School of
Medicine Inova Campus
Speaker Disclosure Statement:
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Sheinei Alan, MD, PhD
Sheinei Alan, MD, PhD
Lauren Tracy, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 2.5 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
ABS CC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Available Credit
- 2.50 ABS MOC
- 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Exhibit Packages
General Exhibit Table: $2,000
- 6' undraped table with two chairs
- Opportunity to interact with attendees during registration, meals, and all breaks
- Full access to conference sessions and breakfast for two exhibit representatives
- Company name listed on opening and break slides and event signage
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Welcome email to all registered attendees
- Post-event follow up attendee email
- Exhibitor page on event website
Premium In-Person: $2,500
- Prime table location, including a 6' undraped display table with three chairs
- Full access to conference sessions and meals for three exhibit representatives
- Verbal and name recognition the day of the conference with signage, podium mention and on screen during the conference
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Post-event follow-up attendee email
- Exhibitor page on event website
- Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
- Highlighted Website Listing - Your company’s sales contact information will be prominently displayed on the event website. This listing will feature:
- Company Name & Sales Contact Person Email Address
Nonprofit Organizations Table - $500 (501c3 must be submitted for approval)
- Same as General Exhibitor
Catering Sponsor Add-ons (Optional): Includes company name on buffet table signage.
- Breakfast: $1,000
- Lunch: $1,500
- AM Break: $500
Ready to Register as an Exhibitor? CLICK BELOW to be directed to the exhibitor registration site!
Questions?
Email [email protected] for more information.