Overview
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Consulting Associate in the School of Nursing
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2013 - Present
School of Nursing
Consulting Associate in the Department of Surgery
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2012 - Present
Emergency Medicine,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Emergency Department (ED), ED Observation, Day Hospital, and Hospital Admissions for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.
Journal Article The western journal of emergency medicine · March 2018 IntroductionUse of alternative venues to manage uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), such as a day hospital (DH) or ED observation unit, for patients with sickle cell anemia, may significantly reduce admission rates, which may subsequently r ... Full text CiteAttitudes toward patients with sickle cell disease in a multicenter sample of emergency department providers.
Journal Article Advanced emergency nursing journal · October 2014 Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) often seek care in the emergency department (ED) for pain associated with vaso-occlusive crises. Research has shown that negative provider attitudes serve as a barrier to care in this patient population. Our aim was ... Full text CiteApplication of a proactive risk analysis to emergency department sickle cell care.
Journal Article The western journal of emergency medicine · July 2014 IntroductionPatients with sickle cell disease (SCD) often seek care in emergency departments (EDs) for severe pain. However, there is evidence that they experience inaccurate assessment, suboptimal care, and inadequate follow-up referrals. The aim ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Georgetown University ·
1980
M.D.