10.06.21 Public Health Out Loud - Grand Rounds

Jointly Provided by

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Rhode Island Department of Health

In Collaboration with Brown University AIDS Program 

October 6, 2021 Session

In addition to COVID-19 updates, this session will provide part 2 of an overview of the issues surrounding stigma and bias that patients with sickle cell face across the medical setting, from urgent, to primary, and emergent care. It will also focus on ways in which providers can take action to reduce bias in their practice and improve the delivery of care to, and outcomes of, patients with sickle cell disease. 

Guest Speaker

Patrick McGann, MD, MS
Director
Pediatric and Adult Sickle Cell & Hemoglobinopathy Program
Rhode Island Hospital
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island

 

Agenda

  1. Introduction, Dr. James McDonald  0:04
  2. Epi and COVID-19 trends update, Dr. John Fulton  3:47
  3. Vaccine update, Anna Tomasulo  8:18
  4. Vaccine and science update, Dr. Philip Chan  12:15
  5. Testing and epi-ops update, Dr. Ailis Clyne  20:15
  6. Providing equitable care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease (Part 2), Dr. Patrick McGann   26:25
  7. Rhode Island situational awareness, Dr. James McDonald  54:50

 

Target Audience

This educational initiative is designed for all licensed healthcare professionals practicing medicine in the state of Rhode Island.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this educational initiative, the learner should be better able to:

  • Describe current COVID-19 epidemiology, testing, vaccine and science trends occurring locally and worldwide. 
  • Identify the effects that stigma, bias and racism have on the care of patients with sickle cell
  • Outline ways in which providers can act to combat stigma, bias and racism in order to provide high-quality care to, and improve outcomes among, their patients with sickle cell

DISCLAIMER

This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion for healthcare professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation.
 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
08/18/2021
Course expires: 
10/06/2022
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Public Health Out Loud Grand Rounds
Rating: 
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Core Faculty

Philip A. Chan, MD, MS (Co-Chair)
Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Ailis Clyne, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Division of Community Health and Equity
Rhode Island Department of Health

John Fulton, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

James McDonald, MD, MPH (Co-Chair)
Chief Administrative Officer
Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Rhode Island Department of Health

Anna Tomasulo, MA, MPH
Rhode Island Department of Health

Planning Committee

Erin Dugan
RIDOH Contractor

Jennifer Maloney
Office of CME, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Matt Murphy, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator
RIPHI

Siena Napoleon, MPH
Research Project Director, The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island

Carol Stone
Grant Project Specialist, RIDOH
Providence, Rhode Island

Maria Sullivan
Director, Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

 

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Rhode Island Department of Health. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education.

Credit designation: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Rhode Island Specific: Each episode qualifies for 1 hour of risk management and cultural awareness credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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