MUSC Children's Hospital

Description

An integral part of the Medical University of South Carolina the MUSC Childrens Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the health of children throughout South Carolina and to providing an environment that supports excellence in pediatric patient care teaching and research Our employees believe that children have special needs for everything from their medicines and the size of their beds to extra tender loving care We pride ourselves in our dedication to provide a broad educational experience in all aspects of pediatric medicine Our commitment to research leads to the discoveries that will make a difference in the lives of children and generations to come By doing what we do best MUSC Childrens Hospital hopes to help kids do what they do best be a kid without a care in the world

Our health system consists of a comprehensive network of primary care physicians specialists surgeons services and programs all dedicated to children At the heart of our network of care is our Childrens Hospital MUSC Childrens Hospital was planned designed equipped and staffed with children in mind Here your family will find the most comprehensive pediatric care available in South Carolina From the tiniest of newborns to the teenager in your family Childrens Hospital offers a full range of agespecific care Every professional involved in the care of your child is driven by a commitment to excellence and providing the most advanced care possible

Built in 1987 Childrens Hospital is South Carolinas largest and most comprehensive pediatric healthcare center The hospital houses the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the region where the tiniest newborns are provided stateoftheart care Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit the only one in the region is staffed exclusively by trained pediatric critical care physicians and nurses

MUSC Childrens Hospital has earned top ranking from US News amp World Report American Health Magazine and The Best Doctors in America Child magazine continues to rank MUSC Childrens Hospital as one of the top pediatric facilities in the country

Mission amp Vision
Mission Statement
As South Carolinas premiere pediatric academic medical center and the regions only pediatric hospital the Childrens Hospital at MUSC is dedicated to discovering better ways to care for the whole child and providing compassionate child and familycentered services in an environment that fosters innovation collaboration and excellence

Vision Statement
To advance as a national leader in discovering superior ways to improve childrens well being through the integration of advocacy exceptional clinical care research and the mentoring of the future leaders in pediatric health care

Values
The Childrens Hospital as a vital component of the MUSC Medical Center and has the values of Adaptability Respect Excellence and Accountability

In addition the Childrens Hospital is driven by COMPASSIONATE FamilyCentered care

Collaboration among interdisciplinary teams patient families community partners primary care pediatricians and health care organizations

Optimal scope of pediatric services in response to community needs

Maximized cost effectiveness ensuring fiscalresponsibility to patient families

Preeminance in pediatric services

Advocacy for the well being of children and families

Stateoftheart treatment modalities

Singular focus on familycentered care

Innovation in every aspect of care delivery

Open and adaptable attitude toward changing community needs

Nationallyrecognized expertise

Accountability for ease of access and outstanding customer service

Trust created through respectful ethical professional behavior

Excellence in clinical outcomes and services