For those of you who have not heard of the "Blackman Law", there are 3 sections to this South Carolina Statute that we all need to know and adhere to:
1. Everyone in the hospital must wear a name badge at all times; a temporary "day badge" can be obtained at the security desk if needed
2. All patients must receive information describing the role of attendings, residents, and students (patients currently receive this in their "welcome packet")
3. All patients should be able to contact their attending anytime; it is our responsibility to ensure patients know who their attending is, and to contact the attending immediately at the request of the patient-family.
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Let us know what you think about Clinical Connections! |
Meet the Medical Director
Dr. Andrew Goodwin |
Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy Services
Read Dr. Goodwin's full interview. |
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MEC Meeting Updates
MUSC Quits Protocol - Presented by Dr. Robert Mallin |
If you have questions or comments, let us know!
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Join Your Colleagues at the Heart Walk |
Dear MUSC Medical Staff,
The Lowcountry Heart Walk on Saturday, September 28th, is the American Heart Association's mission in action. This annual celebration promotes physical activity and heart healthy living in a fun, family and dog friendly environment. More than 5,000 walkers participate in this three-mile walk which starts at Liberty Square.
The Lowcountry Heart Walk is raising critical dollars for the American Heart Association's lifesaving mission and MUSC is a recipient of those dollars in the form of $2.1 million in research grants.
I am encouraging all medical center employees and medical staff to join me and support the Heart Walk and be a RED Walker:
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Register: Register online at our website www.muscheartwalk.org -
Engage: Send emails through your personal page, send texts with the mobile app, post your participation on Social Media -
Donations: Get donations from friends and family to help us fight heart disease and stroke
For more information on the American Heart Association in action here in the Charleston, check the AHA Lowcountry Facebook page.
I hope to see you on September 28th!
Thank you for the great care you provide every day!
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Cawley, MD
Executive Director/CEO, Medical Center
Vice President for Clinical Operations, University
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Our Vision (A picture of how we will look in the future)
MUSC will be nationally recognized as a premier academic medical center
We will change what's possible by relentlessly transforming expertise, learning and discovery into unrivaled care. As the State's leader in advanced care, we will improve the health of South Carolinians. Interdisciplinary teamwork, coordination and accountability across our unified clinical enterprise will generate the performance and resources that fuel the rising trajectory of our reputation.
MUSC Health Strategic Plan |
Care Continuum Considerations
One of the most common causes of readmission to the hospital is poor adherence with medical and other therapeutic recommendations. Communicating the need to adhere to medical recommendations can be achieved by addressing the patient's health belief model:
- Perceived susceptibility
- Perceived severity of the disease or dysfunction
- Perceived barriers to adherence
- Perceived benefits
The area a treating team can make the most difference is addressing the barriers to adherence. Most patients would like to be adherent, but few get the opportunity to discuss the barriers with their care provider. Some are embarrassed they cannot afford their medication; others feel treatment side effects are worse than the disease; some do not have reliable transportation to pick up their refills. Allow time daily to discuss the specific challenges of patient's adherence; patients are more willing to adhere when they perceive the clinician is considerate of and willing to address the barriers, even when there are few or no alternatives. |
How is YOUR department performing on Medication Reconciliation?
Check the data. |
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