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June 3, 2011

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Children’s Hospital makes top rankings

Dr. Patrick Woster will help lead the Center of Economic Excellence in Cancer Drug Discovery.

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Charleston's Steven and Andrea Thornhill with their son Trent, 4, as he recovers from his latest heart surgery.

Report cites children’s heart program

nce again, MUSC Children’s Hospital made it into the top 20 hospitals for children’s heart programs in U.S. News Media Group’s 2011 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, achieving a rank of 17. The rankings are published online at http:// www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals and will be featured in the September issue of U.S. News & World Report. “We are indeed proud to be recognized again as one of the top children’s hospitals nationally for heart and heart surgery,” said Phil Saul, M.D., MUSC Children’s Hospital medical director and director of pediatric cardiology. “We are particularly pleased by our consistently improved ranking, driven by the

highest possible score for surgical survival (12 of 12), which only three of the top 20 programs received. The bottom line for our patients is the rankings indicate that children with complex heart conditions requiring surgery are more likely to survive at MUSC than almost any other program in the U.S.” It’s a ranking that gives comfort to parents, such as Steven and Andrea Thornhill, who are happy their 4-year-old son, Trent, is doing well. Andrew Atz, M.D., director of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, said Trent was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart problem consisting of essentially one pumping chamber as well as having scoliosis. He has had See heart on page 8

Child Life specialist Cory Prescott, in conjunction with the staff of the university hospital OR, purchased a Mustang Powerwheels car for children having overnight surgery. These funds were obtained by a grant from the Volunteer Advisory Committee. The car helps ease children through the separation from their caregivers as they go to the operating room, which can be as anxiety-provoking as the surgery itself. Materials like this car also allow patients to regain a feeling of control and promote a more child-centered environment. It was a big hit for Joseph, who used it to get to his first surgery.

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ne of the nation’s leading cancer drug researchers has moved his work to South Carolina thanks to the state’s SmartState Program (previously known as the CoEE Program). Patrick Woster, Ph.D., is based at the S.C. College of Pharmacy (SCCP), where he helps lead the Center of Economic Excellence in Cancer Drug Discovery as the SmartState Endowed Chair in Medicinal Chemistry. Woster is one of four endowed chairs supported by the Cancer Drug Discovery Center, an MUSC center in which the University of South Carolina is a partner. The SCCP has five endowed chairs overall: Chuck Smith, Ph.D., (drug discovery), John Lemasters, M.D., Ph.D., (cell injury, death and regeneration), Charles Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., (medication safety and efficacy), Igor Roninson, Ph.D., (translational cancer therapeutics) and Woster (drug discovery). “We are excited to have a medicinal chemist of Dr. Woster’s caliber join our drug discovery team,” said Rick Schnellmann, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at SCCP. Woster works to develop drugs that turn specific genes on or off in tumor cells, a process known as epigenetic modulation, that can make anti-tumor medications more effective. In addition, he and his team work to discover new treatments for diseases such as malaria and other parasitic illnesses. According to Woster MUSC has a goal of developing a world-class drug discovery program by providing a core facility for drug synthesis and compound development, and by teaming up with existing centers within the university, such as Hollings Cancer Center. To date, Woster holds eight patents based on compounds he has synthesized. “The discovery of successful, improved agents for the treatment of cancer would have a significant impact on

“We have a goal of developing a worldclass drug discovery program at MUSC by providing a core facility for drug synthesis and compound development...” Dr. Patrick Woster the lives of patients in South Carolina and beyond,” Woster explains. “We hope to increase the scope of our research efforts to include many aspects of the drug development process that will ultimately lead to early and late human clinical trials.” Woster’s work could have a notable impact on quality of life in South Carolina by leading to improvements in both the physical well-being of cancer patients and in the economic health of the state through the creation of new companies and new job opportunities. “Creating new intellectual property is an important aspect of our work, and we hope to exploit the commercial potential of our agents through association with or creation of new companies within the state of South Carolina,” he said. Woster also notes that the compounds developed through his work could be “of significant interest to large pharmaceutical firms, especially in the current environment where alliances between industry and academia have become much more common.” Woster’s interest in cancer drug research began during a clinical rotation in a hospital oncology unit

while in pharmacy school. “I witnessed the fear and confusion that patients experienced following a diagnosis of cancer, and the frustration of the medical staff, who at that time had a very limited arsenal of drugs for chemotherapy,” said Woster. “Most of these drugs had very serious side effects, and in many cases only prolonged the life of the patient for a short time. These observations were major motivating factors in my decision to train as a researcher.” Woster said he was drawn to South Carolina because of the reputation of MUSC as an emerging power in biomedical research, the outstanding reputation of SCCP, and the state’s SmartState Program, which provides an opportunity for Woster to advance his research to the next level of excellence and promote economic development in South Carolina. “I’ve been impressed with the collaborative environment that exists here,” said Woster, who arrived on campus March 1. “I’ve already seen lots of possible opportunities to collaborate on new projects.” abouT ThE smarTsTaTE Program The South Carolina SmartState Program (previously known as the CoEE Program) was created by the S.C. legislature in 2002 and is funded through education lottery proceeds. The legislation authorizes the state's three public research institutions, MUSC, Clemson University and USC, to use state funds to create Centers of Economic Excellence in research areas that will advance South Carolina's economy. Each Center of Economic Excellence is awarded from $2 million to $5 million in state lottery funds, which must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-state investment. To date, 49 centers have been created and 35 SmartState endowed chairs have been appointed to lead the centers. The SmartState Program has resulted in more than $375 million in non-state investment into the economy and is responsible for more than 4,700 jobs. For more, visit http://www.SmartStateSC.org.

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Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report” will visit Charleston July 1 for a one-night appearance at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium to raise money for an endowed chair named in his father’s memory at MUSC. Tickets may be purchased at http:// www.TicketMaster.com. VIP tickets, also available through TicketMaster, will include premium seating and a reception with Stephen Colbert. Appearing with Colbert will be guest interviewer, former Newsweek editor and

NBC News contributor Jonathan Alter. The James W. Colbert Endowed Chair is named in memory of Stephen’s father, who served as the university’s first vice president for academic affairs, from 1969 until his death in a plane crash in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 11, 1974. When fully endowed, the Colbert chair will support the activities of the provost and vice president of academic affairs, a post currently held by Mark Sothmann, Ph.D. For information, call 792-4223.

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promoted to supervisor of the desktop services team in 1994, where he oversaw the development of the ClinLAN and Lynx managed desktop systems. He was promoted to his current position in 2005. “He is and will always Bill Rust at Hoover Dam be the most wonderful person I have ever known,” said Jack Hoffman, OCIOIS, team leader. Surviving are his wife, Laura Rust of Summerville; his parents; three sons, William Conner Rust, David Mark Rust, John Branton Rust, all of Summerville; and a daughter, Kathryn Laura Rust of Summerville. Memorials may be made in memory of William Rust to Cathedral Academy, his children’s school and where his wife serves as a fourth grade teacher, to the address: P.O. Box 41129, Charleston, S.C., 29423.

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Bill Rust, in the Office of the OCIO-Information Services, died on May 4. Rust was born in Freeport, New York, on Jan. 18, 1960, to Dr. Wilbur C. Rust and Marian Jeppson Charm. A devout Christian and faithful reader of the Holy Bible, he was an active member of Cathedral of Praise. Rust was the manager of technical services at MUSC and a certified project management professional. He also was awarded the designation Honorary Tar Heel by the governor of North Carolina prior to his move to Summerville. While at MUSC, Rust was responsible for computer room operations, for more than 1,000 Windows and Unix servers and enterprise data storage. “I had the honor of working with Bill almost 19 years and he was an extraordinary person. There is not a single person who knew Bill that didn’t hold him in their highest regard,” said Melissa Forinash, Office of the CIO. “He was a special colleague, mentor, and friend to all of us and he will be dearly missed.” He began his career in information technology at MUSC in October 1992. He was a systems analyst on the Oacis clinical data repository team. He was

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EmployEE WEllnEss Counting calories, eating healthy, weekly walks and exercising have been the primary focus for six employees in the University Human Resources Management Department. Dee Crawford, Susan Carullo, LaDeidra Berry, Sonja Fleming, Ashley Rice and Ginnell Birch signed up to participate in the HR Biggest Loser Challenge that started in March and lasted for eight weeks. Crawford, human resources manager, said the challenge made them focus on portion control, take weekly walks around the Harborview Tower and weigh in weekly to check their progress. The participants were also provided with a motivational quote daily to keep them focus on their own personal goals such as: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” “This was an awesome wellness initiative that helped us begin to take control of our health,” she said. Crawford said the participants could not do this alone and had several HR team members cheering them on, including Tarsha Williams-Smalls, Patrice Gordon, Lisa Beattie, Gale O’Neal, Edra Pinckney, Velonda Dantzler, Tabatha Wilson and Dana Tumbleston. At the end of the eight weeks, the Biggest Loser participants, along with fellow team members celebrated their success with a healthy luncheon that included salads, fruit, baked chips, and yogurt pie. Participants also were presented with a certificate of participation. They decided not to announce the winner because everyone had lost weight and gained so much knowledge from this experience that they were all winners, she said. Employee Wellness events q Worksite screening: The next screening will be June 22 at MUSC Family Medicine. The screening is $15 with the State Health Plan and $42 without. Register at http://www.musc. edu/medcenter/ health1st. q Free bone density sreening: The Osteoporosis and Bone Health Center and MUSC Employee Wellness

Joining the Biggest Loser challenge were LaDeidra Berry, from left, Ashley Rice, Ginnell Birch, Dee Crawford, and Sonja Fleming. are offering a bone mineral density screening, free of charge, to any employee who is at risk, including any postmenopausal woman (not taking medications for osteoporosis) who has not had a DXA scan in the last two years. The screening is from 7 – 11 a.m. June 22 at Family Medicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment, e-mail musc-empwell@ musc.edu. q Mobile mammograms: The Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Van will be conducting mammograms from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 22 at MUSC Family Medicine. Call 792-0878 to schedule an appointment. q Farmers market: Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from local farmers from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in the Horseshoe and in the grassy area next to Ashley River Tower behind Charleston Memorial Hospital. q Chair massages: Free massages are offered to employees on Tuesday nights and midday Wednesdays. Look for broadcast messages for locations and times. Contact Susan Johnson, wellness program coordinator for Employee Wellness, at johnsusa@musc.edu or 792-1245 to become involved in employee wellness at MUSC. Events, speakers, classes, or any other ideas are welcome.

Dental students receive awards for character The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine’s Zeta Eta Chapter of the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), presented two of its annual student awards. Neal Patel, DMD 2014, was the winner of the Dr. Joseph Cleveland Award, and Anna Roberts, DMD 2013, was the winner of the Dr. Neal Patel, second from left, and Anna Roberts receive awards from Dr. Steve William Kramer Award. Both of these awards recognize Malley, OKU chapter president, Dr. Louis character, service and scholarship Costa, and Dr. Jack Sanders, College of Dental Medicine dean. and carry a stipend that is supported by Louis Costa, DMD, an OKU member. Additionally, at the chapter’s annual banquet, this year’s newly elected members were inducted into OKU. They are Adam Blumer III, Len Fiume, Elizabeth Fulmer Eakes, Shivani Patel, George Reid IV and Kathryn Stroud of the DMD Class of 2010. Drs. Keith Kirkwood and Michael Kern were elected as dentist faculty and honorary member respectively.

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iPad use speeds information, impacts patient care By CIndy aBole

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To help support users of iPad and iPhone mobile devices, a iDevices work group was established on campus. The group is focused on programming iPad/iPhone applications, and also answers questions related to iDevices. The group meets at noon each Wednesday at the Colbert Education Center & Library. Contact Harold Mackey at mackey@musc.edu.

n the fast-paced, demanding world of emergency medicine and critical care, the timely accessment and management of information is just as important as the response and ability to provide quality patient care. At MUSC’s Adult Emergency Department (ED) and at Ashley River Tower’s (ART) Chest Pain Center, physicians and staff are merging new technology with expanding electronic information systems and new clinical applications, or apps, to speed up a critical care team’s response and provide quality patient care. In the battle for hospital electronic platforms, tablet computers are leading the way in terms of functionality, mobility, convenience and value. Apple’s sleek iPad device is one of the most popular products used in health care and MUSC staff are discovering how easy and effective tools these products are for point-of-care delivery, according to OCIO’s Clay Taylor. “The OCIO has gone from receiving a few sporadic calls about iPad support, to receiving multiple calls almost every day,” said Taylor, who works with the OCIO Endpoint Security Team. iPad demand and support has flourished and prompted OCIO Information Services to set up a website to assist new iPad users with the setup process. Users can navigate to http:// www.musc.edu/ipad and download the MUSC iPad profile, which sets up MUSCsecure wireless access, e-mail and VPN access for off campus use of webapps, Citrix client for accessing webapps, instructions for setting up pass code locking (a requirement for MUSC use) and more services. John M. Kratz, M.D., professor of cardiothoracic surgery, Heart & Vascular Center, leads a team of surgeons who treat patients with heart valve defects, who need bypass surgery and manage heart pacemakers. Last fall, Kratz and Division of Emergency Medicine director Larry Raney, M.D., were approached by Taylor to test the efficacy of iPads

Cardiothoracic Surgery’s Dr. John M. Kratz, from left, demonstrates a useful iPad medical app with Emergency Medicine’s Dr. Larry Raney and OCIO’s Clay Taylor. and tablet PCs within different hospital settings. Taylor introduced them to the first generation iPad, which was released in April 2010. It runs on the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone and can run iPhone apps as well as other Apple-approved apps. “Users, including myself, are continually challenged with selecting mobile devices that work well with hospital software and applications that meet our need in a timely manner. The medical center’s move to introduce tablet computers, especially the iPad, is great if you’re looking at or interacting with displayed information. These devices give users access to volumes of information. It’s about how you use the device that counts,” said Kratz about the device’s ability to access a patient’s electronic medical record and other information. Raney, a self-professed computer geek, has always liked the idea of mixing Smartphone technology with critical care medicine. Almost a decade earlier, Raney used one of the first Smartphone handhelds, the Palm Pilot PDA (personal digital), to help manage work and information. But with improvements

in technology, PDAs became slow and obsolete with evolving hospital IT systems.

Both physicians were attracted to the iPad’s lightweight, compact size (7.3 inches x 9.50 inches, 1.33 pounds) and optimized screen allowing users to view a patient’s medical history, recent lab work and high-resolution digital X-rays. Like other Wi-Fi devices, the iPad can connect to the Internet (with NetID) using MUSC’s secure wireless network. Using the 9.7-inch, liquid crystal touchscreen display, users can access clinical information such as the eCarenet Viewer (OACIS), a system that manages assessment data such as patient vitals to medication management, and other hospital systems.

“Emergency medicine is unlike any of the other medical specialty practices. It demands a day-to-day functioning that’s very different,” said Raney, who uses his iPad’s calendar, e-mail and the Citrix Receiver for downloading MUSC virtual apps like Adobe Reader, Practice Partner and Clinicals 2010--McKesson apps and Simonweb Paging. He also gets paid subscription apps like Epocrates, a popular drug reference resource or MedCalc, an online clinical calculator app, plus other tools. As part of an ongoing six-month pilot, Raney and his staff are testing five iPads throughout the Adult ED. Raney uses the device to monitor the status of patient tracking boards in the adult and pediatric emergency departments and ART’s Chest Pain Center. Raney and his colleagues are impressed with the iPad’s speed and multitasking abilities between apps. As a manager, he can bring up details on all three tracking board sites and switch among them to check on the status of each board. As a physician, the iPad also can enhance the patientphysician experience by allowing him, as a physician, to communicate visually with his patient using video apps or to discuss a treatment plan using a digital X-ray or results of a bedside ultrasound. Both Raney and Kratz can see other uses for the iPad, especially in resident and staff education. The device can allow house staff to access resources, review videos of procedures and materials to improve skills and competencies. According to a Frost & Sullivan See Ipad on page 10

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Kerrison Endowed Lecture

The 12th annual Kerrison Endowed Lecture was held April 21 at the Storm Eye Institute. Guest lecturer Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, left, Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Professor of Ophthalmology, chairman and director, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, spoke on “Fungal Keratitis: Past, Present and Future.” With Alfonso are Dr. Horry Kerrison, from left, Dottie Kerrison, and Dr. Ed Wilson, director, Storm Eye Institute, and chairman of MUSC’s Ophthalmology Department.

YES Family Fund Grant announces recipients The Yearly Employee Support (YES) Family Fund is one of 1,200 funds within the MUSC Foundation that is supported by employees giving during the YES Campaign. This fund provides grants to projects that positively impact the mission of MUSC through education, patient care and research. “Without YES Family Fund Grants, many of these programs would not exist,” said Whitney McLuen, campaign coordinator. “We received 33 applications this year, all worthy projects. Unfortately we only had funding for 13 of them.” Since it was established in 1999, more than $220,000 has been awarded. This year, the following projects received help from the fund: Ozzie’s

Project—Child Life, $2,500; CPR Project—7A Hospital, $1,200; Charleston Three Star Cycles—Pediatric Occupational Therapy, $2,500; Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Project— Transplant Center, $2,500; CARES Clinic—Department of Family Medicine, $2,500; Project CANTEEN—Child Life, $2,500; Diabetes Discharge Project—Pediatrics, $2,500; Car Seat Project—Clinical Effectiveness, $2,500; Infant Car Beds—Clinical Effectiveness, $2,500; PASSAGES Program—Children’s Hospital, $2,500; Project CARE— Pediatric Occupational Therapy, $1,300; Sickle Cell Sisters Support Group—Child Life, $2,500; and Little Joints in Healing Hands—Pediatric Rheumatology, $879. To donate to the YES Campaign, visit https://giving.musc.edu/yes.

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The Children’s Hospital’s heart program has obtained a nearly 99 percent 30-day surgical survival rate during the last 8 years (2003-2011), ranking it among the best in the world.

three open heart cardiac surgeries at MUSC and is doing remarkably well. The expectation is that he will not need any further heart surgeries, but will need to be followed closely into adulthood. It’s the kind of success story that inspires the staff to keep the heart program’s ranking high. The 2011 America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, the most extensive listing of its kind, includes an Honor Roll of 10 pediatric hospitals ranked in all 10 specialties. Hospitals are ranked in cancer, diabetes and endocrine disorders, digestive disorders, heart and heart surgery, kidney disorders, neonatal care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, respiratory disorders and urology. A detailed description of the methodology can be found at http://www.usnews. com/childrenshospitals. MUSC President Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., said the children of South Carolina are fortunate to have a heart health program that is among the best in the nation, and among 3 top 20 programs in the Southeast. “The many patients and families served by Dr. Saul and his colleagues know firsthand what a difference this kind of care can make in their lives,” he said. The Children’s Hospital’s heart program has obtained a nearly 99 percent 30-day surgical survival rate during the last eight years (2003-2011), ranking it among the best in the world. MUSC physicians and surgeons use a variety of advanced imaging and interventional techniques to optimize planning and treatment, including: 3D echo, cardiac CT and

MRI, diagnostic catheterization and non-surgical interventions such as minimally invasive catheter procedures to complement, postpone or even eliminate the need for cardiac surgery. John Sanders, children’s hospital administrator, said the recognition provided by U.S. News & World Report shows the hard work and passion that the team has for providing the best care possible for the children it serves. “When parents are looking for the best center for their child and research the outcomes for programs across the country, MUSC Children’s Hospital is routinely high on their radar screens,” Sanders said.

“They should not be surprised to see programs like Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic ranked lower. We are proud of the physicians and the staff involved in our Children’s Heart Program.” The Children’s Heart Center, where all pediatric cardiology efforts take place, supports family-centered comprehensive care enhanced by one of the Southeast’s only dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care units, designed for the critical care of all pediatric cardiac cases including postoperative monitoring and management. A multidisciplinary nursing team with expertise in caring for children with heart defects minimizes discomfort and stress for every patient. Other family support services, such as child-life specialists, further enhance the patient’s experience. This team approach to caring for the littlest of hearts is also reflected in the statewide network that supports children with heart disease. More than 20 pediatric cardiologists throughout South Carolina and two pediatric cardiac surgeons in Charleston provide coordinated care unique to South Carolina through the Children’s Heart Program of S.C. Cardiology groups are based in four locations— Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Florence—with outreach clinics in other cities. All of the surgical and catheterization procedures are performed in the Children’s Heart Center at the MUSC Children’s Hospital. This system allows for the highest level of care by the specialized teams while still assuring that most of the patient’s care is delivered closer to home.

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hile all dietitians are nutritionists, not all nutritionists are dietitians. The best way to tell the difference is to have a better understanding of what a registered dietitian (RD) is and the process involved in earning that credential. Registered dietictians are required to complete specialized coursework to ensure they are adequately trained to work with all types of patients’ Jacy Dale nutritional needs. They have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with extensive education in nutrition and have completed a 1,200-hour supervised practice internship. To obtain the RD credential, they also have passed a standardized national exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. They are held accountable to continuing professional education requirements, which ensures that they are knowledgeable about the most current, evidenced-based practices in nutrition. Many RDs go on to pursue more advanced degrees, such as a Master of Public Health or a Master in Nutrition.

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According to the American Dietetic Association, about half of all RDs hold advanced degrees. In South Carolina, all RDs are also required to obtain licensure from the state. The term “registered dietitian” is a legally protected term, while the title of “nutritionist” can be used by anyone who considers him- or herself knowledgeable about nutrition. A variety of other nutrition credentialing agencies exist, but the scope of training and measure of knowledge and skills offered by these agencies or programs varies greatly. The intentions of these programs are likely to help others learn to improve health and wellness of clients; however, the programs and requirements to obtain these certifications or credentials issued are not regulated. A candidate’s background in nutrition can vary from agency to agency. In some cases, the programs may not require any supervised practice experiences. Currently, MUSC is conducting research to determine what types of credentialing agencies exist where people can obtain various nutrition certifications. The goal of this research is to ensure that RDs are familiar with other non-RD nutrition training and credentialing programs and can encourage the pubic to seek the highest standard of care. The issue of dietitian vs. nutritionist is also prevalent

in countries outside the U.S. For example, RDs, professional dietitian and dietitian are all legally protected terms in Canada, while “nutritionist” is only legally protected in certain provinces. Both RDs and non-RDs may call themselves nutritionists, because they specialize in nutrition, and the population can identify with that title. However, RDs, commonly referred to as dietitians, work in the treatment and prevention of disease, providing medical nutrition therapy, (a reimbursable service in some conditions). The RD credential surpasses all other “nutritionist” credentials in terms of the rigor in educational requirements, testing of knowledge and skills, and ongoing professional development. The RD is prepared in evidence-based clinical, community, research, wellness, and food service systems. For these reasons and others, JCAHOaccredited institutions, state health departments, school districts, dialysis companies and other healthcare agencies only hire registered dietitians. At MUSC, the dietitians and dietetic interns (in brown scrubs) work in inpatient settings as well as in outpatient settings in many of MUSC’s clinics. Others are employed through outside programs such as the MUSC Lean Team. To find out more about RDs at MUSC, visit http://www.muschealth.com/nutrition.

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“Bee Street Lofts is across the street from the VA Medical Center, I can walk across street and return to the comfort of the lofts without ever getting in my car. It has been a lifesaver for managing my time.”

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“We chose the Bee Street Lofts for the convenience, security and luxury urban architecture.” - Dr. Young Choi, MUSC Anesthesiologist

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Ipad

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survey, the use of iPads in the workplace has been linked to increased employee productivity, reduced paperwork and increased revenue. In health care, it’s linked to improved interaction and collaboration among patients and caregivers, reduced medical errors, shortened duration of patient visits and reduced overhead and costs. iPads have made an impact in other businesses and professions including education, the legal profession, sports and music. And the cost for Apple’s iPad 2 tablet is competitive, starting at $499, compared to other tablet computers such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Android Tablet. According to Taylor, the challenge is finding a device that’s compatible with a secure Webapps manager like the Citrix Receiver. With the launch of the iPad 2 in March, the project will upgrade all new testing to include the second generation device. Starting in June, Kratz and his heart care team also will begin a new pilot with the iPad 2 for use with

“The goal within OCIO is to improve patient care through the use of applied technologies and devices. ...” Kurt Nendorf physicians in the Heart & Vascular Center’s cardiothoracic intensive care and coronary care units. OCIO director of Infrastructure’s Kurt Nendorf supports technology expansion in this direction. “The goal within OCIO is to improve patient care through the use of applied technologies and devices. We have high hopes for iPad use on campus as a way for physicians to access the data they need, wherever they go. It’s a small size and portability makes it ideal for bedside use as well as data access on the go.”

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