Resources

The purpose of this model protocol is to provide clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, community-based organizations and public health agencies with recommendations and strategies to improve care provided to individuals with sickle cell disease and trait.

This implementation guide was developed for healthcare providers who care for individuals with sickle cell disease in hematology programs and acute care settings such as the emergency departments and day hospitals. It provides insights and lessons learned from multidisciplinary teams across the country that have succeeded in improving the management of pain episodes in emergency departments or day hospitals for both pediatric and adult patients.

This report presents eight stories about healthcare professionals who used their voices to advocate for policy changes designed to improve the health of children and families.

Partnerships are at the heart of improvement initiatives. In these five short videos, leadership expert Gwen Webber-McLeod, president and CEO of Gwen Inc., helps you learn how to research potential partners and confirm mission alignment, ensure accountability while celebrating successes, and preserve your partners' energy. 

Effective leadership can make or break an improvement initiative. In these four short videos, leadership expert Gwen Webber-McLeod, president and CEO of Gwen Inc., provides strategies for improving your leadership style. Follow along as she guides you on managing communication, dealing with dysfunction and learning to practice self-care.