Janice D Key, Jennifer M Byrne, Angela Saito, Melissa Prendergast, Joe Chambers, David Spurlock
{"title":"The Docs-Adopt School Wellness Initiative: An Innovative Program to Involve Doctors in School-Based Obesity Prevention Efforts.","authors":"Janice D Key, Jennifer M Byrne, Angela Saito, Melissa Prendergast, Joe Chambers, David Spurlock","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 3","pages":"94-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34499822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kayce Shealy, Sarah Wagner, Jennifer Clements, Ashley Pugh
{"title":"Team-Based Approach to Obesity Management.","authors":"Kayce Shealy, Sarah Wagner, Jennifer Clements, Ashley Pugh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 3","pages":"98-100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34499821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B Keith Johnson, C Wendell James, Gilbert Ritchie, Robert R Morgan, Holly R McMillan
Components of a Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), implemented at a large State University Medical Center (SUMC), have driven significant reductions in Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and Day of Surgery (DOS) cancellations. Refined methodology for efficient and accurate assessment of these reductions was developed based on available electronic data systems and proven strategies adapted from literature. At our institution, the practice of evidence-based protocol-driven medicine has contributed to the prevention of an estimated 1073 SSIs over a 6 year period, representing avoided costs in excess of $24M. Management of logistics surrounding patients' surgeries starting in the preoperative clinic has yielded exceedingly low DOS cancellation rates (3.47% of scheduled procedures). This level of efficiency is critical given that a 1% increase in DOS cancellation rates can represent as much as a $5.6M loss of revenue to a large SUMC.
{"title":"Evaluation of Cost Reduction Measures at a State University Medical Center.","authors":"B Keith Johnson, C Wendell James, Gilbert Ritchie, Robert R Morgan, Holly R McMillan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Components of a Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), implemented at a large State University Medical Center (SUMC), have driven significant reductions in Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and Day of Surgery (DOS) cancellations. Refined methodology for efficient and accurate assessment of these reductions was developed based on available electronic data systems and proven strategies adapted from literature. At our institution, the practice of evidence-based protocol-driven medicine has contributed to the prevention of an estimated 1073 SSIs over a 6 year period, representing avoided costs in excess of $24M. Management of logistics surrounding patients' surgeries starting in the preoperative clinic has yielded exceedingly low DOS cancellation rates (3.47% of scheduled procedures). This level of efficiency is critical given that a 1% increase in DOS cancellation rates can represent as much as a $5.6M loss of revenue to a large SUMC.</p>","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David H Craig, Jean Marie Ruddy, Rana C Pullatt, Andrew D Hardie, E Ramsay Camp
Appendiceal mucoceles are rare lesions with a variable clinical presentation often identified incidentally on imaging or at laparotomy/laparoscopy for an unrelated diagnosis. Mucocele of the appendix may be a benign or malignant process, making early recognition based on symptoms and key radiographic characteristics of the utmost importance for optimal patient management. Here we present the case of a patient presenting with non-specific abdominal complaints suffering from appendiceal mucocele perforation due to low-grade mucinous adenocarcinoma.
{"title":"The Diagnostic Significance of a Mucocele of the Appendix.","authors":"David H Craig, Jean Marie Ruddy, Rana C Pullatt, Andrew D Hardie, E Ramsay Camp","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Appendiceal mucoceles are rare lesions with a variable clinical presentation often identified incidentally on imaging or at laparotomy/laparoscopy for an unrelated diagnosis. Mucocele of the appendix may be a benign or malignant process, making early recognition based on symptoms and key radiographic characteristics of the utmost importance for optimal patient management. Here we present the case of a patient presenting with non-specific abdominal complaints suffering from appendiceal mucocele perforation due to low-grade mucinous adenocarcinoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"12-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Celebrating the Voice of Health Care. Honoring Dr. Bruce A. Snyder SCMA President 2013-2014.","authors":"Larry L Ware","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"It's What Physicians Do Year After Year.","authors":"Bruce A Snyder","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harold G Morse, Beth Hunt, Charles Wheeler, Isabelle Kopec, Stephen Hand, Wayne Somers, Michael Tillirson
{"title":"Tele-Intensivist Augmented Critical Care: Report of Three-Year Experience with a Remote Tele-ICU System.","authors":"Harold G Morse, Beth Hunt, Charles Wheeler, Isabelle Kopec, Stephen Hand, Wayne Somers, Michael Tillirson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"14-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.","authors":"Jerry Ferlauto","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"20-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Yellow Fever and the Emergence of Public Health Policy in Charleston, South Carolina.","authors":"John Scaringi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"16-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34439102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the Physicians Foundation: Latest Physicians Foundation White Paper Examines ACA Roll-Out, Offers Perspective on Critical Issues.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73991,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)","volume":"110 1","pages":"22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34503332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}