Tanabe Leading Charge to Change Sickle Cell Care in Emegency Departments Across the Country

Paula Tanabe, associate dean for Research Development and Data Science, has spent more than 15 years trying to improve care for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Recently, her mission moved the meter on progress significantly when she stood before 711 delegates of the Emergency Nurses Association to present the GA19-09 Resolution entitled "Management of Vaso-Occlusive Episodes in Persons with Sickle Cell Disease in the Emergency Department." The resolution establishes recommendations for the treatment of sickle cell patients who present to the emergency department in a severe pain crisis. The Emergency Nurses Association approved the resolution and will begin the process of establishing guidelines to be used in emergency departments across the country.

Congratulations Paula!