Description

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex genetic hemoglobinopathy which is associated with a severely shortened lifespan. Navigating fragmented healthcare and other support systems, as well as ensuring access to care, is challenging for persons with complex chronic diseases such as those living with SCD. The purpose is to describe an evidence-based SCD practice model for nurse navigation to improve the quality of whole-person healthcare delivery. The authors identified a comprehensive model that clearly delineates the most effective components of nurse navigation for SCD. Partnering with community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and government resources is critical.

Instructions:

• Read the article. The test for this CE activity can only be taken online at www.nursingcenter.com/ce/PCM .
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• There is only one correct answer for each question. A passing score for this test is 8 correct answers. If you pass, you can print your certificate of earned contact hours and access the answer key. If you fail, you have the option of taking the test again at no additional cost.
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Continuing Education Information for Certified Case Managers:

• This Continuing Education (CE) program is provided by Lippincott Professional Development and has been preapproved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) to provide CE credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs) for 1.0 contact hours. This CE program is approved for meeting the requirements for certification renewal.
• Registration Deadline: November 1, 2026