Councils and Committees
Quality Care and Patient Safety Council
The council creates the environment for successful statewide collaborative investigations and evidence-based practice by 1) bringing key stakeholders together, 2) defining and prioritizing common healthcare challenges in South Carolina, 3) identifying gaps in knowledge and practice, 4) developing research ideas, 5) coordinating the resources, 6) facilitating funding efforts, 7) monitoring progress, and 8) ensuring dissemination of new knowledge.
Members of the council include representatives of HSSC Supported Organizations, key state agency and partner organizations, and other subject matter experts dependent on projects for discussion and review.
Members
Helmut Albrech, MD
Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine and Director of Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine
Robert Axon, MD
Assistant Professor
Charles Bennett,, MD, PhD, MPP
Professor and Chair of Medication, Safety, & Efficacy Center, SC College of Pharmacy
Brandon Bookstaver, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Specialist and Assistant Professor of Infection Diseases and Clinical Pharmacy
Patrick J. Crawley, MD, MBA
Executive Medical Director
Stephanie Cox, RN, MPA
Director of Quality Management
Richard Foster, MD
Executive Director of Catalyst for Health
Anand Gramopadhye
Dean of Engineering and Science
D. Nelson Gunter, MD, MPH, CPHQ
Physician Advisor for Clinical Excellence
Donna Isgett
Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness and Quality
William Jennings
System Vice President and Medical Informatics Officer
Thomas Kayrouz
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Kevin Taaffe, PhD
Associate Professor