Diasorin Immunodiagnostics Sponsored Session: Rapid Clarity in the ED: Tackling Diagnostic Uncertainty in Suspected Sepsis
Description:
This session is part of Sepsis Alliance Summit 2025.
In this 15-minute sponsored session, Dr. David Hale, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Emergency Department Medical Director at ThedaCare New London Hospital, shares frontline insights from acute care in a rural Wisconsin community hospital. Drawing on years of experience across diverse patient populations, from urban Level 1 trauma centers to rural settings, Dr. Hale addresses the persistent challenge of distinguishing bacterial from viral infections in the Emergency Department, particularly when sepsis is suspected and time is of the essence. He highlights critical diagnostic gaps that complicate early disposition decisions and introduces LIAISON MeMed BV as a transformative host-response tool now integrated into his sepsis protocol. Through a compelling real-world case study, Dr. Hale demonstrates how rapid bacterial or viral infection determination can support faster, more confident clinical decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience:
Nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, emergency responders, pharmacists, medical technologists, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists, infection prevention specialists, data/quality specialists, and more.
Session Supporter:
Sepsis Alliance gratefully acknowledges the support of this session provided by Diasorin Immunodiagnostics.
David B. Hale, MD, PhD
Director of Emergency Medicine, Associate Chief Medical Officer and ED Sepsis Champion
ThedaCare New London Hospital
David B. Hale, MD, PhD, is a distinguished emergency medicine physician and healthcare leader serving as the Emergency Department Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer at ThedaCare Medical Center in New London, Wisconsin. With decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to advancing emergency care, Dr. Hale also leads ThedaCare’s efforts in sepsis management as the ED Sepsis Champion. Board-certified in emergency medicine since 1996, Dr. Hale brings a wealth of expertise in acute care, clinical operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His leadership is instrumental in driving quality improvement initiatives, optimizing patient outcomes, and aligning emergency department practices with evidence-based standards. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Hale is a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, having served in both Minnesota and Wisconsin units with multiple deployments overseas. His dedication to service, both in medicine and the military, reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, resilience, and community impact.