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December 2006
Update From Our Administrator
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John Sanders, MHA
Administrator
MUSC Children's Hospital |
Another Year to Remember
As we come to the end of 2006, I think it is worth reviewing some of the things that have been accomplished at the MUSC Children's Hospital. The Medically Fragile Children's Program really moved into high gear this year. Now providing care for over 25 children, the program is a model for the country. They have been published on the NACHRI website and have presented their accomplishments at the national annual meeting in Boston. This program will continue to grow and develop in its own way providing great care for a very needy population.
The SeeWall was the dream of two artists who brought it to life in an amazing way. This unique display has caught the attention of so many in such a short time. We now have a mobile unit that will be used for the children across the hospital. This is only the beginning. What a wonderful addition to our hospital!
The inpatient floors have a new look. Colorful flooring, walls, and doors really bring a good feeling to the units. This was a difficult project as we did most of the work with the patients in the units. The faculty and staff did a wonderful job working around the construction. Unit 7A has a new prototype nurses station that will be duplicated on the other floors in the coming years. While it does look quite attractive, it actually provides a more efficient work center for physicians and nurses.
In the last few weeks an 11th bed was added to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The day it opened, it was filled and has not been emptied yet. This gives us one more private room for the PICU. We will need to continue to plan for additional beds in that unit as we look forward.
Finally, we have started our journey with MUSC Excellence. Training has been completed with all of the Children's Hospital staff and the results are astounding. Our patient satisfaction has more than doubled and will continue to improve as we implement new ways to effectively communicate with our patients and their families. These are only a few of the accomplishments of 2006, but they highlight a continuing effort to provide the very best care to our children.
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