MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Annual Report 1970-1971

Each year the Medical University of South Carolina produces an annual accountability report for the South Carolina General Assembly and the Budget and Control Board. Included is an executive summary, agency discussion and analysis, and strategic planning documents.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Annual Report 1971-1972

Each year the Medical University of South Carolina produces an annual accountability report for the South Carolina General Assembly and the Budget and Control Board. Included is an executive summary, agency discussion and analysis, and strategic planning documents.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Annual Report 1972-1973

Each year the Medical University of South Carolina produces an annual accountability report for the South Carolina General Assembly and the Budget and Control Board. Included is an executive summary, agency discussion and analysis, and strategic planning documents.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Annual Report 1973-1974

Each year the Medical University of South Carolina produces an annual accountability report for the South Carolina General Assembly and the Budget and Control Board. Included is an executive summary, agency discussion and analysis, and strategic planning documents.

End-of-life care in a cardiology department: have we improved?

nd-of-life care is not usually a priority in cardiology departments. We sought to evaluate the changes in end-of-life care after the introduction of a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order protocol. Retrospective analysis of all deaths in a cardiology department in two periods, before and after the introduction of the protocol. Comparison of demographic characteristics, use of DNR orders, and end-of-life care issues between both periods, according to the presence in the second period of the new DNR sheet (Group A), a conventional DNR order (Group B) or the absence of any DNR order (Group C). The number of deaths was similar in both periods (n = 198 vs. n = 197). The rate of patients dying with a DNR order increased significantly (57.1% vs. 68.5%; P = 0.02). Only 4% of patients in both periods were aware of the decision taken about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patients in Group A received the DNR order one day earlier, and 24.5% received it within the first 24 h of admission (vs. 2.6% in the first period; P < 0.001). All patients in Group A with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) had shock therapies deactivated (vs. 25.0% in the first period; P = 0.02). The introduction of a DNR order protocol may improve end-of-life care in cardiac patients by increasing the use and shortening the time of registration of DNR orders. It may also contribute to increase ICD deactivation in patients with these orders in place. However, the introduction of the sheet in late stages of the disease failed to improve patient participation.

Successes in South Carolina : S.C. Smoking Prevention and Cessation Program

This monthly update describes different aspects of smoking cessation and prevention programs in South Carolina. It gives statistics and results of the various programs such as investment of cigarette tax funds offered in South Carolina.

South Carolina Birth Defects Program

The South Carolina Birth Defects Program began in July 2006 after passage of the SC Birth Defects Act. This law mandates active surveillance of major birth defects identified before birth through age 2. South Carolina monitors over 50 birth defects recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. The most common birth defects in South Carolina in 2014 were: 1. Ventricular Septal Defect 2. Down Syndrome 3. Pulmonary Valve Atresia and Stenosis 4. Obstructive Genitourinary Defect.

South Carolina Workers= Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 1999-2000

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers= Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2000-2001

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Worker's Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2001-2002

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2002-2003

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2003-2004

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2004-2005

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission Annual Accountability Report 2005-2006

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission Annual Accountability Report 2006-2007

This annual accountability report includes the year in review highlighting the mission, key accomplishments, program overviews, and outcomes.