MUSC Catalyst

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA

September 7, 2012

Vol. 31, No. 4

Inside Children’s Hospital expands care, opens new peds endoscopy suite ScholarShipS awarded

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MUSC Physicians provide two Medical Scientist Training Program students with stipend.

Service ceremony

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MUSC and medical center employees will be recognized during the annual awards ceremony Sept. 12 and 13.

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hildren suffering from chronic abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease or other gastrointestinal disorders now have the addition of new expertise with the opening of MUSC Children’s Hospital’s pediatric gastrointestinal procedure suite.

The new $1 million pediatric therapeutic endoscopy suite expands services provided by the Children’s Hospital’s Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition team to diagnose young patients with esophageal, gastrointestinal, hepatic (liver) and pancreatic diseases and disorders. This advanced suite is the only one of its kind in South Carolina and complements services provided by the Children’s Hospital and MUSC’s Digestive Disease Center (DDC). More specifically, it brings together pediatric services and specialists in gastroenterology (GI), surgery, radiology, anesthesiology and other subspecialties, to provide a child-friendly, innovative approach to care for children and their families.

The suite is under the direction of pediatric gastroenterology chief J. Antonio Quiros, M.D., who is the newest specialist to join the pediatric GI team of Bhanu Pillai, M.D., and Christine CarterKent, M.D., nurse practitioners and a nutritionist.

Earlier this year, the Children’s Hospital’s pediatric gastroenterology program was ranked for the first time, along with other pediatric specialties, among the top 50 hospitals in 2012-13

by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals report. MUSC Children’s Hospital’s program also hosts

Dr. J. Antonio Quiros performs surgery in MUSC Children’s Hospital’s new pediatric endoscopy suite Sept. 4. For information, visit http://www.musckids.com/ gi/index.htm. pediAtriC GAstroenteroloGy teAm J. Antonio Quiros, M.D., (chief), Bhanu Pillai, M.D., Christine Carter-Kent, M.D., Analina Bayang, R.N., Tina Jordan, R.N., Jo Allison Duane, R.N., Kelli Miller, Jennifer Beall, R.N., Deborah Oliver and Colleen Carver the state’s only pediatric liver transplantation program, whose strong outcomes contributed to the program ranking.

Quiros said he worked with hospital leaders and digestive disease experts to devise a therapeutic pediatric GI procedure suite where all equipment is in the same facility, which is important. “This service follows the hospital’s tradition of care that we share with patients and families in these types of procedures.”

The center allows specialists to perform diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures in children and adolescents.

GI specialists use X-ray and ultrasound

imaging equipment in combination with an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube equipped with a tiny video camera and light on its end to view what’s inside the body. The specialist also can remove tissue samples or objects or place treatment in a child’s upper intestine or lower digestive track. Some of the procedures offered will include pediatric endoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, stent placements, endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle biopsies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, stricture dilation and fluoroscopy.

“Some patients have multiple, chronic medical problems and need a team of specialists to determine a proper diagnosis and set up an established plan of care for the patient and family,” Quiros said.

The procedure room is located on the fifth floor of the Children’s Hospital. Parents can accompany their child to the pre-operating

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people

Around Campus continue on the path of filling in the need-gaps wherever, however and with whomever I am able,” Taylor said. She was the first student from MUSC to be selected to attend. For information MUSC’s involvement in global projects and opportunities to participate, visit globalhealth.musc.edu.

Joseph T. DiPiro Joseph T. DiPiro, PharmD, executive dean of the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, was elected chair of the Council of Deans of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

He was installed in July at the meeting of the AACP board of directors during its annual meeting in Kissimmee, Fla. The Council of Deans identifies and addresses major issues related to the conduct of professional, postprofessional and graduate education, research and service in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

Mia Taylor College of Medicine student, Mia Taylor, was granted membership to the Clinton Global Initiative University organization and attended its annual meeting at the George Washington University. The organization is a student-based institution launched by former President Bill Clinton to

Kenneth Vanek

W. Stuart Smith, left, vice president for clinical operations and medical center executive director, gets the last cut on the ribbon opening of the newest outpatient pharmacy at Hollings Cancer Center Aug. 15. Helping with the ribbon cutting were Dr. Heather Kokko, from left, director of pharmacy services; Dr. Andrew Kraft, director of Hollings Cancer Center; James Brook, oncology service line administrator; and Kelly Crowley, Pharmacy Services. The pharmacy is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and located on the first floor of Hollings Cancer Center. For information on the pharmacy, call 792-6440. engage the next generation of young leaders in humanitarian efforts locally and around the world. As a requirement of attendance, a student must have developed a specific plan of action and officially called the Commitment to Action in order to address a challenge within one of five focus areas on his or her campus, or the local or global community. Taylor’s Commitment to Action addressed the challenge

of increasing health literacy and the quality of life for the local population of people diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a very unpredictable, incurable autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system. “As a result of the shared words, tight spaces, meals, motivation and excitement with such an amazing group of diverse individuals, I left the meeting with a solid conviction for my Commitment to Action and to

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine presented the Edith H. Quimby Lifetime Achievement Award to Kenneth Vanek, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, on July 30 at its 54th Annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C. The award recognizes members who have notable careers based on their achievements in education, professional activities, leadership in national or international organizations or significant scientific achievement. The association presents no more than three lifetime achievement awards in any one year. Vanek also serves as the director of medical physics and new technology and holds a dual appointment in the Department of Neurosciences. Vanek is a Fellow in The American College of Radiology, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American College of Medical Physics.

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Magnet Pep Rally A Magnet Pep Rally will begin at 7 a.m., Sept. 28 in the Ashley River Tower Mezzanine and in the crosswalk over Ashley Avenue. Another celebration will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the Horseshoe. The rally will feature the unveiling of MUSC’s Nursing Professional Practice Model.

New Skatepark A public design workshop for a

new skatepark will begin at 6 p.m., Sept. 12 at Edisto Hall, James Island County Park. For information, visit www.ccprc.com.

Strides for Autism The Strides for Autism event will be held Oct. 6 at the Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant.

Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 9 a.m. Visit www. scautism.org/strides.

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MUSC Physicians honor students with scholarships D avid Hartmann and Abigail Washispack became the recipients of the MUSC Physicians/Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Aug. 7.

MUSC Physicians gives the college a total of $46,000, which provides the $23,000 annual stipend for two MSTP students. Perry V. Halushka, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate Studies and MSTP director, said the support of this scholarship by the MUSC Physicians is extremely important.

“Not only does it provide stipend support for two first-year MSTP students, it sends a message that the institution and specifically MUSC physicians are very supportive of this important training program. To my knowledge this is the only MSTP scholarship support by an academic physician group in the country. This support is viewed very positively by the National Institutes of Health review committee that ultimately makes its recommendations for support of this program.”

Medical Scientist Training Program students David Hartmann and Abigail Washispack receive a scholarship from MUSC Physicans Aug. 7.

With the students are Dr. Perry Halushka, left, College of Medicine Dean Dr. Etta Pisano, and Department of Radiology and Radiological Science Chair Dr. Philip Costello.

Hartmann said he was thrilled to receive the award. “My reaction might best be explained by the internal dialogue that took place upon receiving the MSTP acceptance: ‘What? Why would they pick me?’ I’m not sure, but sincerest thanks to those who decided

to confer this opportunity upon me. I’m going to do my best to ensure they made the right decision.”

Hartmann said he grew up with dreams of becoming a professional bass fisherman in Jacksonville, Fla., but attended New College of Florida

after discovering that an academic path toward helping others was likely a better fit for him.

“I chose MUSC for my training because it displayed the greatest commitment to marrying basic and applied sciences for clinical progress; the researchers whom I spoke with before matriculating were involved in research studies that were great examples of translational research. They are the type of studies I wish to conduct in the future,” he said.

His main interest is in neuroscience and seeing what discoveries future tools will bring in revealing the brain’s secrets, such as the naming of a new protein or signaling pathway.

Cardiovascular research is what appeals to the other award recipient. Washispack said the award is part of what makes MUSC’s MSTP unique.

“I am extremely honored to be chosen as a recipient.”

Originally from Arkansas, Washispack

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40 yeArs Faye Elizabeth Riddle

University Service Awards Psych, Behavioral Sciences

30 yeArs Engineering, Facilities Mary Brigid Allen Anesthesia, Perioperative Med Calvert C. Alpert Hollings Cancer Ctr Teresa A. Atwood Engineering, Facilities Marcella Chambers Path, Lab Med Linda McCarson Library Myrtle Marie Nelson Radiology Deborah Sampson Middleton College of Dental Med Elizabeth S. Pilcher Engineering, Facilities Barbara Williams Smalls Phillip W. Yates Ophthalmology

20 yeArs David Louis Bachman Neurosciences Psych, Behavioral Sciences Theresa Barnes Jan N. Basile Med Parking Mgt Alan M. Berendt Neurosciences Narayan R. Bhat Sonya Brockington Controller’s Office Harry Campbell Engineering, Facilities Eng, Facilities Ethel Gladden Campbell-Simmons Patricia Carol Coker-Bolt College of Health Professions Jane M. Charles Peds Tina M. Cooper Radiology Education, Student Life Michael G. Desrosiers Peds Deanna L. Fanning Wayne Fitzgibbon Med Melanie A. Floyd Peds College of Pharmacy Sandra S. Garner Truman D. Greene Jr. Public Safety Philip D. Hall Public Safety Mark Hamner Psych, Behavioral Sciences College of Med Myra K. Haney John O. Hardee, Jr. University Risk Mgt Scott W. Henggeler Psych, Behavioral Sciences Integrated Planning, Space Mgt James E. Hensley Jr. Maria C. Kingston Education, Student Life Frances Lee Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety Ctr Robert Mallin Family Med Public Safety Tommy Maw Janis M. Newton Education, Student Life Otolaryngology Kimberly Astrid Orr Sunil J. Patel Neurosciences College of Dental Med Susan Ann Privitera College of Pharmacy Marianne Ripley Rogers College of Health Professions Sherri P. Scott College of Nursing Peggy H. Sires College of Nursing Shannon B. Smith Cell, Molecular Pharmacology Kolette K. Thomas Med Maybelline C. Via Marie Alston Watson Education, Student Life

Medical University Annual Service Award Ceremony and Reception, Thursday, Sept. 13 Medical Center Annual Service Award Ceremony and Reception Wednesday, Sept. 12 View a video of service award recipients at http://bit.ly/ServiceAwards Scot P. Wetzig Kathryn Mary Wiita-Fisk Tonia L. Windham Sharon K. Zolner

Public Safety College of Med Public Safety Human Resources Admin

10 yeArs College of Pharmacy Joseph W. Addison Kelly M. Argraves Regenerative Med, Cell Biology Med Melissa E. Atwater Regenerative Med, Cell Biology Jeremy L. Barth Deepak Bastia Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Tricia Anne D. Adrales Bentz Hollings Cancer Ctr Med Alison M. Bland President’s Office, EEO Wallace T. Bonaparte Michael Bouissey Parking Mgt Ann-Marie Broome Radiology College of Pharmacy Carol Lee Brown Surgery Cheryl A. Brown Erica Lynn Blender Brown Peds Debra Ann Cannon University Purchasing Engineering, Facilities Harold Capers Controller’s Office Vannette Beaufort Carr Donald O. Castell Med Ophthalmology Hope E. Cattles Salvatore Chiaramida Med Susan L. Comte-Walters Cell, Molecular Pharmacology Jeanette Craparotta College of Dental Med Public Safety Charles A. Davis Jr. Harry A. Demos Orthopaedic Surgery Path, Lab Med Mollie Norton Diaz Minnie Dobbins Psych, Behavioral Sciences Peds Rebecca Bon Eraybar James A. Fant Jr. Ophthalmology Med Velarian Fernandes Laurin Dayton Gallagher Engineering, Facilities James Getsinger Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety James A. Glenn Med Michael R. Gold Med Med Tarshish Green Grants, Contracts Accting Jennifer McCall Hutson

Development Stephanie Wilson Greer Microbiology, Immunology Nicole Huchet Engineering, Facilities Jason N. Just Urology Thomas E. Keane Peds Mushfiquddin Khan College of Dental Med Michael E. Latrace Surgery Jeri J. Lawing Education, Student Life Amy E. Leaphart Peds Amanda G. Lewis Engineering, Facilities Don A. Luttrell Anesthesia, Perioperative Med Tammie Matusik Engineering, Facilities Allen G. McCreary Engineering, Facilities Kevin Hilton McMillian Engineering, Facilities George H. Melfi Orthopaedic Surgery Keith D. Merrill University Transportation Srvs Gloria Mitchell Bidyut K. Mohanty Biochemistry, Molecular Biology William F. Morgenweck Hollings Cancer Ctr Public Safety Russ K. Neuhaus Adrian Parker Radiology Hollings Cancer Ctr Richard M. Peppler Med Pamela J. Pride College of Dental Med Michele C. Ravenel Vera D. Rhodan Peds Daisy B. Robinson Controller's Office Research Admin Jennifer G. Schnellmann OB/GYN John A. Schnorr Anthony Shackelford College of Health Professions Psych, Behavioral Sciences Ashli J. Sheidow Public Safety Sonya D. Shuler Nebra T. Singleton Engineering, Facilities Tatiana Smirnova Research, Sponsored Programs Radiology Sandra C. Stringer Neurosciences Istvan Takacs Jennifer R. Taylor University Risk Mgt Geraland Thompson Controller’s Office College of Nursing Maria Strass Toler Waleed Twal Regenerative Med, Cell Biology SCTR Institute Clare Tyson Peds Jana Upshaw Keisha Brown Vaughn College of Graduate Studies Roxanna J. Vaughn Lab Animal Resources John A. Walker Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety Hollings Cancer Ctr Theresa Renee Thomas Wall John Walden III University Risk Mgt VP for Finance, Admin Barbara Wallace Anesthesia, Perioperative Med John L. Waller Patrick J. Wamsley Chief Financial Officer (Finance) SCTR Institute Brigette Yvette Taylor White Education, Student Life Marchel D. Williams Grants, Contracts Acctg Eua M. Wise John J. Woodward Neurosciences Med Dannah W. Wray Thomas B. Yancey VP for Academic Affairs, Provost

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Meet Margaret

Margaret Roper-Jenkins Department Support Services (Radiology) How long at MUSC 20 years How are you changing what’s possible at MUSC Having a positive attitude with my coworkers, ensuring my duties are fulfilled 100 percent and handling problem situations with as little stress as possible Dream job WNBA official What was the darkest day in your life The day I lost my best friend, my confidant and my hero, my mom, Margaret Roper on Jan. 31, 2011 What is your dream for the world To live in complete peace and harmony Favorite quote Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Greatest moment in your life The birth of my daughter, Kayln Favorite restaurant Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant Meal you love to cook Ribs and fried shrimp

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Hugs for Harper keeps alive little girl’s giving spirit

By Allyson Bird Office of Development & Alumni Affairs

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hen 11-year-old Harper realized she was dying, even before the full-time morphine pumps and constant nose bleeds, she told Jamie Drolet, “Dad, you have to find a cure so other children don’t have to go through this.”

Harper lost her struggle against a rare form of soft-tissue cancer on Sept. 30, 2011. Less than a year later, Jamie and his family plan to keep that promise to Harper with a tennis tournament to raise funds for research.

The Hugs for Harper Tennis Championship takes place Sept. 14 to 16 on Kiawah Island. The event evolved from a family friend’s idea to honor Harper and holds special significance for the Drolet family: Jamie met Harper’s mother, Amy, at Kiawah. Amy worked at the tennis center where Jamie played, and now their two younger daughters, 9-year-old Henderson and 5-year-old Helen, also play tennis.

Harper became known as “the Mayor of 7B,” the pediatric oncology wing at MUSC where she received treatment, first in 2009 and 2010 and then again in 2011 after the cancer returned. She visited other patients, wrote them encouraging letters and comforted

whaT: Inaugural Hugs for Harper Tennis Championship when: Sept. 14-16 where: Kiawah Island Resort why: To raise money to support pediatric soft-tissue research at MUSC how much: $81.13 for first event; $13 for second event; $13 for additional events per player oTher evenTS: Tournament dinner with live entertainment Sept. 15, $75 for non-playing attendees To regiSTer or To donaTe: Visit www. hugsforharper.org them before daunting procedures, since she had undergone them all.

Harper led a campaign to collect 7,000 toys for MUSC patients as her first treatment drew to a close.

She spoke at fundraising events for other cancer patients and garnered more than 1,600 virtual friends who followed her treatment on a Hugs for Harper Facebook page.

Traveling rodeo TeacheS Bike SafeTy

MUSC Children’s Hospital takes its Traveling Bike Rodeo on the road to educate the community on safety. The hospital obtained funding from CSX Railroad Company for the development of a traveling bike and pedestrian educational tool for use at events that promote safety. Additionally, partnering with MUSC Children’s Hospital residents fundraising initiative, Beards for Babies, a donation was given for this project. The donation helped supply equipment and helmets for the Traveling Bike Rodeo. Data on use of helmets and knowledge of best bike and pedestrian safety practices will be collected and reported by the MUSC Children’s Hospital Injury Free Coalition for Kids.

Money raised at the tennis tournament will support hiring a researcher to work with Harper’s physicians, Jacqueline Kraveka, D.O., and Michelle Hudspeth, M.D. Hudspeth nicknamed Harper, “Chinchilla,” because of the girl’s short pixie haircut and her affinity for wearing fuzzy scarves. The physician remains in contact with Harper’s family and keeps a memento of her energetic patient on her desk: a ’90s-style portrait of Harper’s beloved hamster atop a sequin backdrop.

Hudspeth said the tennis tournament captures Harper’s spirit for helping sick children.

“Harper was always about other people,” Hudspeth said. “The focus was never on her, despite all the attention she received. She was very good about deflecting that out to help other people.”

Harper’s family and supporters hope to raise $60,000 from this year’s tournament – enough to pay for the researcher. The three-day event includes a dinner, auction, live music and major corporate sponsors.

Jamie Drolet likens the opportunity to planning a wedding. He visits his oldest daughter’s grave to spend his lunch break with her once a week. There, he remembers the reason behind all the preparations.

“That’s why we do what we do,” Jamie said. “We do it for Harper.”

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GI chief combines patient care with clinical work MUSC Children’s Hospital newcomer J. Antonio Quiros, M.D., learned his passion for medicine early on.

Quiros is a fourth-generation physician and saw the value of caring for others at his grandfather’s free clinic in Central America. Quiros completed his medical education in Costa Rica in 1993. “I love medicine. It’s not hard to spend time doing something if you love what you’re doing.”

He finished his residency in Pediatrics and International Health at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and then went on to work in the international health arena at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore. With an interest in gastroenterology (GI), he completed a Pediatric GI and Nutrition fellowship at the Children’s Hospital Los Angelese and LAC-USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Quiros spent time conducting basic science research focusing on pediatric

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area and wait for their return. The new room’s design was the result of months of collaboration coordinated by Quiros, the Digestive Disease Center’s adult endoscopy services staff, GI equipment technicians and the hospital’s clinical design and operations team. The suite features video monitoring and imaging equipment, an endoscopic ultra sound device, flat screen computers to generate reports, a high tech fluoroscope, endoscopes and other GI equipment.

These services, according to Quiros, will coordinate with DDC’s Adult Endoscopy specialists, allowing adult and pediatric endoscopy specialists to collaborate, share skills and discuss treatments.

An important priority for Quiros and his colleagues is to treat patients statewide and regionally. Quiros is traveling around the state to meet practitioners and GI specialists to promote these specialized services that are available at MUSC. Rita M. Ryan, M.D., Department of Pediatrics chair, is promoting the service with pediatric leaders in other cities in S.C. Quiros is

inflammatory bowel disease with an emphasis on therapy and intestinal microbiota at the University of California.

Quiro’s love for patient care led him to refocus on his clinical work. He was attracted to endoscopy because of its need for manual skills; Quiros likes to keep his hands busy. In 2004 to 2005, he completed advanced training in adult therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University Hospital. He was able to combine his background in pediatrics with his endoscopy skills. He then moved on to serve as division chief of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at California Pacific Medical in San Francisco.

Quiros was recruited to help with the expansion and development of the pediatric GI programs. Joining him are wife, Claudia, and children, Felix and Paulina. Quiros and his family are anxious to settle in and see what Lowcountry life has to offer.

already seeing patients, receiving referrals from elsewhere in the state and plans to coordinate and host regular educational pediatric GI conferences for specialists starting in 2013. Most importantly, Quiros added an additional clinic day for his team so they can eliminate the backlog of patients waiting to see a pediatric gastroenterologist.

“Dr. Quiros brings new expertise and skills in a higher level of pediatric endoscopy that are unique to our patients,” Ryan said. “His leadership and experience complement and strengthen the services already provided by our nationally recognized pediatric GI and nutrition team.”

For now, Quiros wants to focus on providing the highest level of patient care, hiring more trained providers to support his service, coordinate research opportunities and establish specialty training for graduate medical education.

“With the support of caring, trained GI experts and staff, plus the commitment with hospital leadership in this specialty, there are no limitations to what we can do,” Quiros said.

Pediatric GI Chief Dr. J. Antonio Quiros joined the team in July. Quiros was recruited to MUSC to help with the expansion and development of the Children’s Hospital’s pediatric GI programs. To view a video on Quiros, visit http://bit.ly/DrQuiros.

For information on pediatric gastroenterology, visit http://www.musckids. com/gi/index.htm or call 792-1414.

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Medical Center Service Awards 40 yeArs Annette Holmes Glennie Davis

Respiratory Therapy Patient Transport Srvs

30 yeArs Med Records Coding, Incom Leona Brown Anderson HVC Prep, Recovery Brenda Lee Champaigne Brown Adult Emergency Valreatha H. Brown Dietetic Srvs Jan Elizabeth Burton Special Chemistry, Immunology Randall Carr Womens Health Donna B. Chapman 4E Abigail A. Clark Ped Respiratory Therapy Lorraine J. Daspit Ped Procedure Area Kathy C. Daw Dietetic Srvs Eileen Heyward Cytopathology Patricia M. Houser Shelia Ann Jefferson 8D Ped Cardiac Unit Stacia Louise Lancaster Business, Admin Ops Biomedical Engineering Andrew Lisicki Dietetic Srvs Minnie L. Mauldin Antepartum GYN Srvs Henrietta M. Sams 3W Beverly Shine Ann H. Shuler Med Records Coding, Incom Yvonne Bonaparte Simmons Lab Outreach, Courier Srvs Main OR Christopher Tolbert Ambulatory OR Eustolia Ravago Tria Antepartum GYN Srvs Delphine L. Walker Card, Vasc, Surgery Mary W. Washington Nancy H. Wessell Diagnostic Microbiology Audrey Lee Wilder Ambulatory Holding Laurie M. Williams Fast Flow, Satellite Labs OCIO Mary Elaine Williams

20 yeArs Fast Flow, Satellite Labs Stella Marie Altman Youth Psych-Inpatient Karen Ann Ancrum Diabetes Care Mgt Pamela C. Arnold Med-Surgical Clinical Pool Jacklyn Atkinson David P. Bailey OCIO OCIO Lucinda Stiving Banks Bus Dev, Mkt Srvs Lynne M. Barber Helena G. Bastian Integrated Srvs Mary M. Bates NICU Occupational Therapy Ann Benton Renea Brown Bligen Social Work John R. Boolen Adult Emergency Central Verification Regina M. Bradley Environmental Srvs Elnora H. Brown Renee L. Brown Dietetic Srvs Judith Ann Bucknam Medical Srvs 8W Med Surg Johnnetta L. Buncum Star Ladson Tracy R. Burgess Meducare Comm Ctr Peggy Melissa Burton Earlease Evett Capers 9W Neurology Neurosurgery Louis Castagnaro Med Records Coding, Incom Holding Michele L. Chamberlain

Annual Service Award Ceremony Sept. 12 James Island PT/OT Francis Xavier Clasby Occupational Therapy Patricia Carol Coker Peds Kimberly Dell Dalton 4E Leigh F. Dangerfield OCIO Mark S. Daniels Cindy Janis David Peds Same Day Cath Rm Ambulatory OR Janet Staples Davidson Safety, Security Leslie Delgado Womens Health Cassandra A. Dickerson Adult Emergency Anne M. Elum Peds Clinical Resources Educ Jill J. Evans Nursing Develop Kathie D. Faulkner Ambulatory Holding Melanie Brown Feaster OCIO Jeffery Allan Felesky Warehouse, Surplus Ops Maria Crisanta Fennell Amy Louise Ferguson Physical Therapy Mary Hughes Fischer Operational Analytics Transfusion Med Anthony A. Fischinger Transitional Care Annette V. Fludd Main OR Myra Gadsden Childrens Day Srvs Donna E. Gallahorn Karen Brinker Geils Lab Srvs Education Gilbert Neal Gilmore Plant Maintenance Polly Ann Bramblett Guffin Transitional Care Radiology Mammography Teresa Ann Harrison Holding Debra J. Hillman Environmental Srvs Cynthia D. Holmes Joyce L. Justice Surgery Trauma ICU Elaine D. Katko Clinical Effectiveness Alexander Lee King OCIO Debra A. Lambert Neonatal Nurse Practitioners 6E Renal Transplant Nephrology Paulett A. Laroche OCIO Angela Poston Locke Neonatal ICU Jennifer Ruthie Logan Main OR Betty F. Lopez Kathy Lynette Martin PAT Hollings Scheduling Collette L. Mayes Labor, Delivery Joyce A. Middleton Diane Miller PAT Bed Mgt Rhonda Cherie Moore Childrens Srvs Sonja B. Muckenfuss Lori Carroll Nicholson Phys-OT Roberto S. Red Purchasing Peds Cardiology Sonja P. Rhodes Vascular Lab Lorena E. Robinson Denise Katherine Robinson-Mcgee MRI Central Supply Margaret Roper-Jenkins Clinical Resource Mary Elizabeth Santanna Diana Lee Sciarro Hospital Admin Diane J. Scully HVC Prep, Recovery Phys-OT Harriett E. Seabrook OR Michelle Benton Shank James Morris Sheppard Radiology Adult Emergency Pamela S. Smith

Senior Care Nadine Canteen Stanley Labor, Delivery Rebecca Garl Staples Peds Respiratory Therapy Charles E. Stevens Ambulatory EMR Project Paula L. Sutton East Cooper Draw Site Adell Swinton Labor, delivery Kathi Teske-Hanuscin Anesthesia David P. Tobin Child Life Peds Michelle Audry Vandermaas MRI Cheri L. Walker Total Joint Replacement Ctr Christine E. Walker Derm, ENT, Urology Marie Louise Ward Patient Acctg Perneather Washington-Watson Neonatal ICU Gail T. Weatherbee PT Shannon Weaver Marketing Srvs Referral Call Ctr Ruthel Williams Jon M. Williford Biomedical Engineering

10 yeArs Neurology Deborah B. Adams Christie Springmeyer Altman NNICU Michael L. Andaya Adult Emergency Adult Psych Viola Wannette Anderson Adult Emergency Florence Barog Artagame OCIO David Simon Ball Hospital Admin Andrea S. Barrett Linda A. Beaufort East Cooper Draw Site Shanda Brown Bowman Rad/Onc Gamma Knife Timothy A. Brendle OR Childrens Srvs Deborah Harbin Browning Hospital Finance Faith P. Brownlee OR Lab Michelle Mathis Burckhalter Rainey Lee Causey Medical Records File Retrieval Carol Lee Chaconas Utilization Mgt Gloria Lorraine Chatman Storm Eye Institute Karen S. Chessa Peds Echocardiography 6E Renal Transplant Nephrology Chandra Y. Chisolm PACU Patricia B. Christie Impact Leeds Silvie Amalie Pacchione Counts Biomedical Engineering James W. Cummins Morgan Maddox Dancy Senior Care Meducare Flight Activities Fund Timothy M. Daniell OCIO David W. Davison Melinda Charlese Benbow Deas Central Verification Kristen L. Decou OR Meducare Emergency Chs Susan P. Dew Vicki L. Dipaolo 8E Medical Acute Care Theodore Elias Driggers CEP, Infrastructure Peds After Hours Clinic Joseph B. Dukes Peds ICU Sheri Eakin Fannin Charlene Fessler Radiology-Ultrasound Robert C. Finch Diagnostic Karen M. Ford Hospital Patient Acctg Hollings Scheduling Arlene D. Frances Anesthesia Amb OR Cecilia Annette Franko MICU Joyce C. Frederick John Henry Furtek Interventional Radiology 7E Peds Surgery Colleen Leigh Garrison

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Currents Sept. 4 At the Sept. 4 communications meeting Melissa Forinash, Epic program administrator, updated the management team on the progress being made with Smith Epic Enterprise (electronic medical record system) implementation. This broad-based initiative involves integration of MUSC’s outpatient, practice-based and inpatient clinical systems into one enterprisewide electronic medical record.

Visit http://www.musc.edu/catalyst/ archive/2012/co9-7curretns.html.

One of the seven driving strategies of the MUSC Health Strategic Plan is to intensify investment in state-of-the-art information and communication systems that leverage MUSC’s expertise and access. Epic implementation is one of the key components of this strategy.

On another matter, we will have an unannounced comprehensive survey by the Joint Commission between now and the end of October. The survey team will consist of a nurse, physician, administrator, and generalist surveyor for five days, and an additional ambulatory and behavioral health surveyor for two days each. A life safety specialist will be on campus that week for four days of the survey. Surveyors will be evaluating the

quality and safety of patient care. Please be prepared to demonstrate to the Joint Commission the quality care we provide our patients.

The survey process will include individual patient tracers and system tracers. System tracers will involve evaluating our infection control practices, medication equipment processes, environment of care procedures, and our how we use data to drive improvement. Surveyors will conduct interviews with staff and patients, review patient records and assess our facilities. In addition, they will review human resources and physician credentialing records. Updates will be issued throughout the survey process via emails and pages.

Finally, at the communications meeting an update was given concerning the medical center’s 2012 Influenza Vaccine plan. Our Influenza Vaccination policy (see https://www.musc.edu/ medcenter/policy/Med/C166.pdf) has been in place for three years and has been highly successful. Vaccination policies of this nature are recommended by the Joint Commission, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, South Carolina Hospital Association and other organizations. Additional details are included below.

W. Stuart Smith Vice President for Clinical Operations and Executive Director, MUSC Medical Center

Flu vaccine to be available for employees Vaccines will be available for MUHA, MUSC, UMA, Crothall Sodexo employees and volunteers. Campuswide satellite offices and events will be hosted

by Employee Health Services and Infection Control.

Employees must bring their ID badge (Agency and other non-MUSC paid employees are not eligible). Participants may complete the flu vaccine consent form (http://mcintranet.musc.edu/ehs/) before arrival. Bring the completed form with you for entry in the Express Line.

Visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2012 vaccine information statement (flu vaccine).

Flu tent schedule q Library portico: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 19 and Sept. 20; and Ashley River Tower portico: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 19 q Employees may get a flu vaccine at Employee Health Services from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays, with faster service from 1 to 3 p.m. q Managers can administer the flu vaccine to their employees by completing the flu vaccine request form and fax, 792–1200 q Influenza vaccination declaration form and Medical Center Policy C-166 will be available online.

For information, call 792-2991.

Honorary degree nominations accepted for contributions to MUSC, nation The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost is accepting nominations for persons to receive honorary degrees from MUSC, to be awarded at Commencement.

In general, honorary degrees go to individuals in the following broad categories: contribution(s) to the nation; contribution(s) to science; contribution(s) to the state or MUSC. Nominations of MUSC alumni are

generally discouraged.

Consider submitting nominations of candidates along with supporting materials such as letters, articles, curriculum vitae, etc., in the above mentioned categories.

The nominations should be forwarded to Marcia Higaki, Office of the Provost, Colcock Hall, 179 Ashley Ave., MSC 002, higakimc@musc.edu, no later than Friday, Oct. 12.

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Abstracts needed for scientific retreat The South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute and Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness are co-sponsoring a free scientific retreat focused on obesity from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oct. 19, at the MUSC Bioengineering Building auditorium.

Reports of recently completed research projects, whether or not they have been presented elsewhere or published, are welcomed.

Abstracts for the retreat are due Sept. 10. To submit an abstract or to register, visit https://redcap.musc.edu/ surveys/?s=XWufAY.

AwArds

sCholArship Continued from Page Three graduated from the University of Arkansas in May 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering.

Though she’s not sure which medical specialty she will choose, she hopes to continue her involvement in cardiovascular research and work at an academic medical center in the future.

“I chose to attend MUSC for many reasons. I was very excited about working with the professors and students I met during my visits to MUSC. I have always been interested in the human heart and have a background in cardiovascular research.

MUSC has a strong cardiovascular

research program and is nationally known for its cardiac specialties, so it was a perfect fit for me.”

Halushka said the MSTP scholarship committee reviews the applications of all the incoming MSTP students. The program has 52 students, with four who started this fall. The committee selects the two students who are deemed most qualified and will carry on the tradition of excellence that has been associated with the scholarship. The selection criteria include undergraduate academic record, letters of recommendation and prior research experience. Hartmann and Washispack spent the summer doing research with MUSC faculty members.

Halushka said the MSTP has developed as an outstanding environment for training future clinician-scientists. The goal is to train the future leaders in academic medicine, while providing an environment that nurtures each student’s intellectual and personal potential. A major emphasis is placed on training our students to translate fundamental discoveries into improved patient care, he said.

“Both David Hartmann and Abigail Washispack excelled in all aspects of the evaluation criteria. We are pleased to have them in our program.”

For information, visit http://www. musc.edu/grad/mstp/index.html.

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