State penalizes 13 South Carolina hospitals over avoidable errors
The federal Medicare program flags 13 South Carolina hospitals, including Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Doctors Hospital in Augusta, for preventable patient harm such as catheter infections, central-line infections and serious complications. Each hospital loses 1 percent of Medicare payments for the full year. Palmetto Health Richland and Kershaw Health tied for worst statewide scores, while McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital posted the best score among those rated in all categories. Dr. Rick Foster notes the data reflects only Medicare patients and may skew toward teaching hospitals.
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Aiken
Augusta
Doctors Hospital
Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia
Kershaw Health
Camden
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Kaiserhealthnews.org
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital
Horry County
Rick Foster
S.C. Hospital Association
Hospitals face penalties under South Carolina Medicare program
The penalty program ties hospital payments to quality metrics like 30 day readmission rates and patient satisfaction. Officials say it advances transparency though data lag and consumer usability remain issues. MUSC emphasizes up to date internal quality data and ongoing improvements in transparency.
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Foster
Danielle Scheurer
MUSC
Medical University Hospital
Mushhealth. Org
Retirement prompts tributes to Rep Roland Smith from Aiken delegation
Aiken lawmakers and senators reflect on Roland Smith as he nears retirement. Bill Clyburn recalls a rural infrastructure bill he helped author with Smith. Bill Hixon praises his guidance and reliability. Bill Taylor notes his early mornings and deep budget work. Don Wells highlights leadership and trust. Shane Massey and Tom Young commend his steady leadership and mentorship. Nikki Setzler honors his calm demeanor and lasting legacy.
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Rep. Smith
Rural Infrastructure Authority
S.C
Bill Taylor
Aiken “T
Roland
Statehouse
Ways & Means
South Carolina
Shane Massey
R-idgefield
Roland Smith
Aiken County
Tom Young
R-Aiken
House Chamber
Nikki Setzler
D-Lexington
Women Build teams start 2015 drive for Habitat houses
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity Women Build groups have built eight local houses with a ninth starting in late February. An informational kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at SouthAmerican Presbyterian Church, 1711 Whiskey Road. Judy Sennett notes the program empowers first time builders, with 50 women and 10 to 12 male advisers typical per project. The homeowner participates in building. they buy the house at project end, not a giveaway. Free training clinics at Lowe's, 2470 Whiskey Road, begin Jan 17 and run Saturdays to Feb 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Advance signup is online at habitataiken.org under Women Build VolunteerUp.
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Aiken County
Habitat For Humanity
South Airicn Presbyterian Church
Whiskey Road
Judy Sennett
Sennett
Women Build informational kickoff meeting notice
A kickoff meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at South Airien Presbyterian on Whiskey Road. For details about registration and the Women Build program call 803-502-0683 or 803-644-8814. Anne Murphy at Habitat for Humanity also assists, extension 105. Reporter Dede Biles notes her tenure at the Aiken Standard since January 2013.
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South Airien Presbyterian
Whiskey Road
Anne Murphy
Habitat For Humanity
Dede Biles
The
Aiken Standard
Concord
N.C
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Training clinics schedule for hands on construction topics
A series of training clinics covers safety with hand and power tools on January 17, framing for walls and roofs in two parts on January 24 and January 31, exterior siding on February 17, insulation and drywall on February 14, and roof shingles on February 21.
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