First Objective :
Integrate goals and objectives for MUSC Children's Hospital, the Children's Research Institute and the current MUSC Strategic Plan.

First Related Strategy - Develop effective working relationship with Greenwood Genetic Center and the Institute for Community Health in the development of DNA database for patients followed in cohort studies.

Second Related Strategy - Identify special populations and specific diseases that warrant particular attention in the development of community-based cohort studies.

Third Related Strategy - Develop the blueprint for creation of a free-standing MUSC Children's Hospital that collaborates with the Institute for Community Health and individual departments in pursuit of the goal.

Fourth Related Strategy - Identify 3 to 4 disease-focused research initiatives, based upon existing strengths and healthcare priorities identified as part of Goal E-1, targeting faculty recruitment and allocating research space as necessary.

Second Objective:
Complete a comprehensive plan to guide program development, facilities planning, budgeting and marketing for ChildrenÕs Services at MUSC.

First Related Strategy - Identify priority needs among South Carolina children and identify related support services that only MUSC is capable of providing.

Second Related Strategy - Measure adequacy of patient access, facilities, equipment, staffing, information technology, student education, research support, research productivity, and customer satisfaction for the provision of priority specialized services.

Third Related Strategy - Coordinate the clinical activities with Children's Rehabilitation Services and DHEC programs targeted for special pediatric populations.

Fourth Related Strategy - Review access to students from all Colleges to teaching environments for both community-based primary care and MUSC-based specialty care.

Fifth Related Strategy - Articulate priorities for development of pediatric specialty services at MUSC, developed in consideration of evolving priorities for each Children's Hospital within South Carolina.

Sixth Related Strategy - Provide timely access to essential specialty services for all children within South Carolina, regardless of ability to pay.

Third Objective:
Integrate Children's Hospital and Department of Pediatrics plans for clinical services and research activities with those of the Institute for Community Health.

First Related Strategy - Establish effective representation and coordination of activities with the Institute for Community Health.

Second Related Strategy - Clarify the apparent conflict between the mandate by the American Academy of Pediatrics to establish a medical home for all pediatric patients and the need to focus resources in specialty areas.