HSSC to Release RFP for Small Grant Program: Central Line Blood Stream Infections &
Related Factors

Each year, an estimated 250,000 cases of central line-associated bloodstream infections occur in hospitals in the United States, leading to at least 30,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average additional hospital cost for each infection is estimated to be over $36,000, which totals greater than $9 billion in excess costs annually.

The Center for Healthcare Quality and Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) will provide small grant developmental awards (seed funds) to support collaborative research in the area of Central Line Blood Stream Infections and Related Factors that will lead to proposals for national funding (Federal or private). Research plans must align and show linkages with the HSSC Strategic Plan and national quality and safety research priorities.

Complete information on the RFP is coming soon.

HSSC Releases RFP in Cardiovascular Disease:
Ischemic Myocardial Remodeling

Health Sciences South Carolina is soliciting Center of Economic Excellence (CoEE) applications for the 2009-2010 fiscal year in the area of Cardiovascular Disease: Ischemic Myocardial Remodeling.

The State’s three senior research universities: Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina-Columbia, may apply individually, cooperatively with each other, and/or cooperatively with other S.C. higher education institutions. Cooperative proposals between the three senior research universities and other higher education institutions are strongly encouraged. For cooperative proposals, one of the senior research institutions must act as the singular fiscal agent for the award. 

For complete information on the RFP, click here.

HSSC's two other RFPs, Health Systems Engineering Research and Rural Healthcare Quality, have awards pending. 

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