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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.
Recordings
This event will be recorded and made available after the event to all those that have registered. Instructions on how to access will be sent out once the recordings are available.
Questions & Refunds
If at any time you have questions, please email: [email protected]
Target Audience
Target Audience:
- DNP
- DO
- EMS
- EMT
- MD
- MSN
- NP
- PA
- Paramedics
- 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
William Ershler, MD
Lauren Tracy, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Chad Zik
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.
EMS Continuing Education Credits:
Virginia - This course will grant 2.5 contact hours for BLS Area 14, ALS Area 19
Maryland – Request for Continuing Education credits has been submitted.
- Use your Certification Number to register.
- Criteria for successful completion includes attendance at the entire event and completion of an evaluation.
- For Virginia providers, attendance will be reported electronically within the week to the Virginia Office of EMS.
- For Maryland providers - if you require assistance, please contact Inova EMS Liaison, [email protected].
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™
Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.
Interested in exhibiting?
Email [email protected] for more information.
Price
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.
Zoom Link:
**Link will not be live until Sept. 18, 2025 at 11:25 am US EST**
- Link: https://inova.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_inulxWuHSJmx-w8Itmf20w
- Meeting ID: 945 3866 9075
- Passcode: 347265
Event will go LIVE 5 minutes prior to star time with an introduction slide at 11:25 am EST. We will begin promptly at 11:30 am EST.
(The Zoom link will direct you to register again, and then it will take you to the live meeting)
Recordings
This event will be recorded and made available after the event to all those that have registered. Instructions on how to access will be sent out once the recordings are available.