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MUSC Psychiatry Chair Update
Thomas W. Uhde, M.D.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Institute of Psychiatry |
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ONGOING STUDIES & PUBLICATIONS |
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When news broke of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, a team of experts several states away sprang into action. “This is a fast-moving situation that is changing rapidly,” said Dean Kilpatrick, Ph.D., director of the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center.
The center, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, serves as a clearinghouse for information about - and resources for - preventing and responding to mass violence. Unfortunately, its services are in demand again.
“There have already been a number of mass violence incidents this year due to the relaxation of social distancing as society opens back up after the pandemic,” Kilpatrick said.
There were mass shootings last month in Atlanta-area spas and a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. The latest incident, in Indianapolis, involved a man who shot and killed eight people and himself. Police haven’t said what might have led to that deadly rampage.
Kilpatrick’s team has developed a rough protocol to get information where it’s most needed as quickly as possible. “From prior experience, we know that what most people need shortly after a mass violence incident happens is accurate information, helpful tips, access to self-help and stress management tools. They also need contact information about resources and how they may be able to get assistance at a later time.”
The MUSC-based team knew people in Indianapolis could use all of that. So it came up with a plan to reach out to officials and agencies there, giving them immediate access to the NMVVRC’s resources and expertise.
The center also posted tip sheets and self-help materials on social media and shared information about an app it developed called Transcend NMVC. The app was designed for survivors of mass violence, but Kilpatrick said it can also be useful for other people who were affected indirectly or even just stressed out.
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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to welcome Sara Jeter to our team! Sara serves as an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III in the Business Administration Office. She has worked at MUSC for 2 ½ years and has lived in Charleston for 3 years, moving from Ohio. She has two kids - Kennedy is 12 and Jackson is 8. Sara and her family also have three dogs and like to have a lot of outdoor adventures. She notes that the kids keep her very busy with all of their sports and activities, and that she really loves living in this city because it has so much to offer. Welcome, Sara! |
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FY20 ANNUAL RESEARCH REPORT |
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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a busy and productive academic department within the College of Medicine at MUSC emphasizing excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. The department has achieved national recognition for research distinction in areas including addiction, opioid abuse, civilian and military trauma, mass violence, tobacco control, anxiety, stress and sleep, and brain neuromodulation. Departmental research experts have also been at the forefront in responding to public health challenges, such as natural disasters, mass violence, and the opioid epidemic at the state, national, and international levels, and this work has generated considerable favorable media coverage.
I am pleased to provide you with the attached FY20 Department of Psychiatry Annual Report. This was a heavy lift, and I am hopeful now that we have a template and process, we can produce this on an annual basis. Therefore, as a department, we can have a mechanism to highlight our wins and successes as there are clearly many. I would like to thank Romeka Washington for spearheading this effort, as well as the ECRRA for their input and involvement.
Best,
Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D.
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ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE |
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The MUSC/MUHA Conflict of Interest Policy requires disclosure of financial interests and relationships related to your work at MUSC with annual updates each April. Please remember to make subsequent updates to your disclosure within 30 days of a change to a financial interest or relationship. Annual conflict of interest disclosures must be completed no later than May 7, 2021.
Please click the button below to access a secure online disclosure form.
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MUSC has been working with the South Carolina Hospital Association on a provider wellbeing initiative, Thriving Workforce, to address clinician burnout with funding from the Duke Endowment and partnership with SE Health. Through this collaboration, MUSC is able to offer two free resources as part of a wellbeing initiative. While anyone can take part in these activities, the COM has asked that at least 80% of the Department faculty participate in one of these program by June 30th in order to qualify for the COM value bonus program – a financial incentive program.
You are welcome to use these programs as much as you like, but the ‘participation requirement’ is actually very minimal. The links below provide more information about these programs and how to easily access them.
- SE Healthcare’s Enrichment Center: Requires you to create an account, complete a brief (3-4 question survey) watch at least 3 videos (approximately 6-8 min each). The program offers on-demand wellness modules related to physician burnout. While this is meant for all healthcare providers, it is very physician centric. More Information
- Kumanu’s Purposeful App: Requires you create an account and complete a brief survey (3-4 questions). The program offers a more general program for anyone and supports daily purposeful positive habits.
We hope you find these resources beneficial and appreciate your time taking part. More Information
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COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
CARE SPECIALISTS (CPCS) |
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The CPCS office is currently taking referrals for youth and adults for outpatient therapy and/or medication management. The CPCS office is located at 26 Bee Street and is seeing patients either virtually or in the office. All patients are self-pay at the time of the appointment and will be provided with the necessary paperwork to submit for reimbursement from their insurance companies. All department of psychiatry faculty members are eligible to see private patients in CPCS.
To make a referral or schedule an appointment, call 843-792-9396.
For more information about making a referral or joining the practice, feel free to contact Hilary Bernstein, LISW, DHA at bernsteh@musc.edu
Check out our website: Psychiatriccarespecialists.com
Like our Facebook page: Comprehensive Psychiatric Care Specialists
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CHAIR'S RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT FUND |
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Purpose of the Chair’s Research Development Fund Pilot Grant Program
The Chair’s Research Development Fund (CRDF) supports several goals related to maintaining high-quality research training programs. Primary goals are:
- Increase the number of extramurally-funded junior investigators
- Encourage integration of trainees into research projects
- Enhance mentor-mentee collaborations within and across department divisions
- Increase minority representation among funded junior investigators
The Executive Committee for Research and Research Administration (ECRRA) oversees the submission and review process. The ECRRA will accept applications from junior faculty members (i.e. assistant professors or below in rank) seeking funding for pilot research grants to collect preliminary data designed to enhance the viability and success of independent funding in the future.
Awards
The CRDF will support a number of awards each year to be determined by available financial resources. Most awards will be in the $5,000 - 10,000 range.
Eligibility
The PI must:
- have a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor or below OR
- be a trainee within the Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with a commitment from Division/Program of faculty appointment
Application Submission Dates
There are two submission dates each year:
- May 1 (with funding to begin on August 1) and
- November 1 (funding to begin on February 1)
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on those dates to be eligible for review.
For more information, please review the attached PDF. Applications can be submitted using the button below. |
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PRESIDENT'S VALUES IN ACTION AWARD |
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The Medical University of South Carolina's values are the heart of the institution and each day these values are exhibited by employees who help to fulfill MUSC's vision statement, leading Health Innovation for the Lives We Touch.
Each year, the President's Values in Action award recognizes five deserving employees who demonstrate MUSC's five values: compassion, respect, innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Award Submission Process
- Fill Out the Nomination Form
- Nomination information must include:
- Sponsor Name, Email, Department
- Nominee Name, Email, Department
- Value Demonstrated: Compassion / Respect / Innovation / Collaboration / Integrity
- A letter of recommendation from the sponsor, addressed to President Cole, explaining why the nominee is worthy of the award.
- The deadline for nominations is October 19, 2021.
- Nominees will be notified upon receipt of nomination. Sponsors will be copied on this notification as well. All nominees receive a certificate of nomination; sponsors of the five individuals selected for awards will receive a separate notification and details about award presentations in early November 2021.
- Winners will be chosen by President Cole based on the award criteria outlined below:
- Nominations are submitted to recognize an individual who has demonstrated one of the five institutional values within the course of the current calendar year between February and September 2021. Only five winners will be chosen during this time; one winner per MUSC value.
- Nominees can be submitted from any department across the MUSC enterprise, including the MUSC Regional Health Network.
- Nominations for individuals will be accepted. Self-nominations and team nominations will not be accepted.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority for the criteria of the Values in Action award, as the aim is to offer an award and recognition opportunity to all department and team members. This will provide an inclusive opportunity to recognize values that are demonstrated from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.
Questions
For specific questions regarding the Values in Action award, please contact Heather Woolwine.
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MANDATORY MYQUEST MODULES |
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Beginning February 1, 2021, the annual mandatory online lessons for all employees/care team members in MyQuest were assigned. MyQuest reminder emails and this notification are the only confirmations you will receive pertaining your mandatory assignments.
- Starting in 2021, a new Diversity mandatory was added for all MUSC employees.
- This is the second year employees/care team members/contractors can provide feedback via a REDcap survey at the end of each mandatory. MUSC subject experts review all feedback to improve each mandatory to ensure an optimal learning experience.
2021 MUSC General Mandatories (Enterprise-wide)
- Crime Prevention and Jeanne Clery Act Training
- Code of Conduct and HIPAA
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment
- Information Security
- Active Shooter
- OSHA Review
- Tuberculosis (Charleston only)
- Conflict of Interest training (hourly employees only)
2021 MUSC Health Mandatory Training (Charleston, Florence, Lancaster Divisions)
- MUSC Health General Compliance (+ Billing)
- Culture of Safety
- Emergency Management Campus Security
- Infection Control for All Employees
- Stroke and Heart Early Recognition
- Meeting the Unique Needs of Patients
- Workplace Violence
- MR Safety for Healthcare Workers
- Interest training (hourly employees only)
2021 Medical Staff Office - MSO Mandatories
- Adult Inpatient Diabetes
- Pediatric Inpatient Diabetes
- Pediatric Inpatient Anticoagulation Safety
- Health Information Services
- Transfusion Medicine
- Patient Safety Initiative
- Sleep and Fatigue/Clinical
- Adult Impatient Anticoagulation Safety
NEW Diversity Mandatory
- As a part of MUSC's ongoing commitment to leading and learning in the domains of equity and inclusion, you will notice a new 4-hour Diversity Equity and Inclusion DEI mandatory for all MUSC employees. When we join in the learning about one another as we become OneMUSC. Three types of offerings include: virtual curriculum, face to face &/or “professional development option of choice” approved by your leader.
2021 Annual Clinical Education (MUSC Health Clinical Care Teams Only)
- Varies depending on your clinical role
2021 Conflict of Interest Training (Hourly Care Team Members only)
- Hourly employees are now excluded from the annual COI disclosure process. To ensure they continue to receive conflict of interest policy training, a COI module has been developed.
- Salaried employees of the MUSC enterprise receive annual COI training every April, in combination with their annual COI disclosure form; training modules precede the mandatory disclosure.
All of the annual mandatory training modules must be completed no later than June 30, 2021. Employees who fail to complete annual mandatory training requirements will be subject to disciplinary actions. If you have any questions, please email the MyQuest Administrators at myquesthelp@musc.edu. |
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ENTERPRISE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TRAINING SESSIONS - VIRTUAL |
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Please see the calendar below for a list of diversity & inclusion offerings from the Office of Training and Intercultural Education.
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A form is now available within MyQuest to request credit for D&I credit that has been received outside of those listed within MyQuest (e.g., D&I training received through a national conference). Please note, credit for outside D&I training is not guaranteed, and requests for credit will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The webpage for Training and Intercultural Education is updated and link to the Internal DEI Program/Training Credit Consideration form can be found on the webpage for the lecture mentioned below.
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Addiction Sciences Division
Open Rank/Assistant Professor (UNIV, Full-Time): The successful applicant for this position will have either an MD or a PhD degree and will be expected to have an established and independent research program that will interface with the multidisciplinary NIAAA P50 Charleston Alcohol Research Center at MUSC.
Open Rank/Professor (UNIV, Full-Time): The successful applicant for this position will have either an MD or a PhD degree and will be expected to have an established and independent research program that will interface with the multidisciplinary NIAAA P50 Charleston Alcohol Research Center at MUSC.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
*NEW* Social Worker LISW/LPC or Therapist (MUSCP, Full-Time): This position is for a licensed independent social worker (LISW) or Therapist who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at the Medical University of South Carolina. The Candidate will operate independently but part of an overall service team comprised of MDs, residents/fellows, and other social workers.
Psychiatry Hospitalist Division
Open Rank - Psychiatry (UNIV, Full-Time): Candidate must be a psychiatrist with the ability to hold an unrestricted license to practice in South Carolina. The candidate must be board-eligible or board-certified if having completed residency training greater than five years ago. Candidate will be a member of the Psychiatry Hospitalist Division and provide inpatient care on a general adult psychiatry unit and provide coverage across other inpatient areas as needed. Candidate will provide care as a Consult Liaison, and have research coverage.
*Note: This position is coded under an ECT identifier through Human Resources; however, it is not ECT for doctors. This position is for the Psychiatry Hospitalist Division.
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FENTANYL URINE TEST
CLINICAL NEUROBIOLOGY LAB |
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FENTANYL URINE TEST NOW OFFERED BY
THE CLINICAL NEUROBIOLOGY LAB (CNL)
The use of the powerful opiate drug, FENTANYL is on the rise, accounting for a large share of overdose deaths in SC, and the greater US.
Previously, urine drug testing at MUSC could not detect Fentanyl use. The Clinical Neurobiology Laboratory has recently completed an extensive validation of a qualitative (positive vs negative) urine test for the presence of Fentanyl which can be used to distinguish this drug from other commonly used/abused opiates such as oxycodone, buprenorphine and morphine. This test should aid clinicians in the evaluation of patients in multiple clinical settings, especially when illicit drug use is suspected.
Simply order: “Fentanyl, Urine, Qual (IOP LAB)” or “LAB9066”
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Program for Researchers Affected by Pandemic
COVID-19 Voucher Program
The College of Medicine, Hollings Cancer Center, and South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR) are pleased to offer a new funding opportunity open to all MUSC tenured and tenure track faculty members whose research has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding of up to $2,000 is available to help investigators gather preliminary data for inclusion in a grant proposal by covering the cost of supplies and/or core and laboratory services; pay for publication costs; or develop a translational focus to their research. Vouchers cannot be used to fund computer purchases, PI or staff salary, or travel. These funds will be distributed through SCTR. A total of $200,000 is available to support these awards.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to receive a voucher an individual must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty member and serve as PI on an active research grant. A faculty member can receive only one COVID voucher.
Apply
To apply for a voucher, select the COVID-19 Voucher Program in SPARCRequest. Awards will be made on a rolling basis until all funds are expended.
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COVID VACCINE CALL CENTER |
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Individuals needing to contact the MUSC COVID Vaccine Call Center can utilize the information below:
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force will be posting updates on the COVID-19 Vaccine intranet site, including information about the vaccine safety and efficacy, so our care team members can make an informed decision.
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LAB & TESTING OPTIONS
The following resource provides MUSC Health lab and testing options pertaining to COVID-19. Included on this page is information regarding drive-thru and “pop-up” mobile COVID testing locations, antibody or serology tests, drive-in lab and nurse visits, and original/classic lab testing.
MUSC Health Lab & Testing Options
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MANDATORY SELF-MONITORING
Due to the activity of COVID-19 within the hospital and community, all employees, residents, fellows and students within all MUSC entities are directed to begin daily self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms. This applies regardless of whether you have been working remotely on a full-time or intermittent basis.
You need to continue daily self-monitoring, even if symptoms are not present.
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TRAVEL BAN
As a reminder, the MUSC travel ban is still in effect. The policy on this ban can be found here. This ban is in effect until further notice and includes all MUSC-sponsored travel in all forms of transportation (planes, trains, automobiles, boats/ships, etc.).
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VOLUNTEER BAN
Given the COVID-19 pandemic and until further notice, all volunteers and observers are barred from participation in departmental and MH-ICCE based activities. If there are circumstances wherein this policy causes a significant and critical issue, it should be brought to my attention for consideration of a written waiver (on an individual basis) of this policy.
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UPDATES VIA THE HORSESHOE
In addition to updates provided by MUSC Enterprise, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will also provide updates through our employee intranet, The Horseshoe. Updates will be provided regularly as new information becomes available. For your convenience, direct links are provided below.
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NEUROCOVID RECOVERY & REHAB RESEARCH STUDY RECRUITMENT |
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Testing a Wearable Telemedicine-controllable
taVNS Device for NeuroCovid Recovery and Rehab
Researcher: Mark George, M.D.
PRO Number: pro00101270
The purpose of the research is to test out a new form of treatment where we stimulate a nerve in your ear. This is called transcutaneous (through the skin) auricular (ear) vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) which means that you will receive stimulation through the ear. The taVNS device looks like an ear bud you would use with your smart phone or computer. We are investigating whether or not taVNS can treat neurologic symptoms of COVID-19 which are termed NEUROCOVID. Some symptoms you may experience are new onset anxiety, depression, vertigo, loss of smell, headaches, fatigue, irritability, etc. This study is entirely online and all assessments will be completed virtually.
Recruitment Contact
Sarah Huffman
843-876-5141
huffmans@musc.edu
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COVID-19 RESILIENCY CLINIC |
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NAMI CONNECTION & NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT |
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UPDATED MOONLIGHTING POLICY |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS |
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If you would like to submit content to include in next week's Chair Update, please submit to Dr. Jamie Fisher by 12:00 pm on Monday. Thank you. |
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