e-Update
July 22, 2003
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed weekly
to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami School of Medicine
up-to-date on news at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical
Center. To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S
NEWS
--Distinguished Accreditation Awarded to Pathology Specialty
Services
--Customer Comes First for Campus Telecommunications Services
--Faculty and Staff in Sponsored Research Must Register for Certification
--Information Technology Offers New Service for Blackberry Handheld Users
--50th Anniversary Web Site Features Photos from Campus Celebrations
--Give Your Feedback on Women’s Self-Defense Course Offered this Fall
--Upcoming Calendar Events
PATHOLOGY SPECIALTY SERVICES EARNS ACCREDITATION
FROM COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
The University of Miami Pathology Specialty Services (PSS) has achieved “Accreditation
with Distinction” from the Commission for Laboratory Accreditation of
the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for the second consecutive inspection
cycle. The CAP accreditation team inspected the laboratory’s records
and quality control for the preceding two years. The team also examined staff
qualifications, laboratory equipment, facilities, safety program and record,
and overall laboratory management. PSS offers consultative surgical pathology
services, as well as specialty testing.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS STREAMLINES
SERVICES FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The Department of Telecommunications recently completed the "Voice of
the Customer" initiative, during which customer service representatives
visited every building on campus to review telecommunications services and
needs. Information packages were provided as needed and recommendations made
to improve the operational efficiency or cost-effectiveness of each department
from a telecommunications perspective. As a direct result of this initiative,
several departments will begin to realize immediate savings that in the aggregate
will exceed $26,000 annually. As a value-added service, the representatives
are available for free on-site consultations. If you would like to discuss
your department's telecommunications needs or concerns, call 305 284-6565 to
schedule an appointment.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH EMPLOYEES
The University has launched a required educational certification program for
all faculty/investigators and non-faculty departmental personnel involved in
all aspects of sponsored research activities. The program is currently open
for non-faculty, departmental personnel who originate, review, reconcile or
approve any phase of a sponsored grant or contract document, including proposals,
awards, and transactions. Five sessions are held over two and a half days.
Attendance is required for all sessions, and a test will be conducted at the
final session. The schedule of classes and on-line registration for non-faculty
departmental personnel may be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
Click on the online catalog, alphabetical course listing “Sn,” and
scroll down to “Sponsored Programs Educational Sessions 1 - 5.” Participants
must register for the entire program (sessions one through five in consecutive
order). For more information, e-mail Jill Tincher at jtincher@med.miami.edu.
The program for faculty/investigators will begin after most non-faculty departmental
personnel are certified. Announcements will be made prior to the introduction
of the faculty program.
NEW SERVICE SYNCHRONIZES E-MAIL AND
CALENDAR WITH BLACKBERRY HANDHELDS
The department of Medical Information Technology has completed installation
of a Blackberry Enterprise Server group designed to redirect and synchronize
e-mail, calendar and contact information between the School of Medicine Exchange
(e-mail) farm and Blackberry RIM devices. Contact Medical IT technical support
staff at 305-243-5999 for assistance if you have a Blackberry RIM device and
would like to use this service. For information on Blackberry RIM handhelds,
visit http://www.blackberry.com/products/handhelds/index.shtml.
PICTURE PERFECT CELEBRATIONS
POSTED ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEB SITE
Catch up on last year’s 50th anniversary festivities with photo albums
posted at http://www.med.miami.edu/50thanniversary/timeline/album/index.asp.
Pictures capture the spirit and celebration of the student luncheon, faculty
and staff picnic, and anniversary symposium. Other Web site features include
a historical timeline, wrap up of events, and more.
OFFER YOUR PREFERENCE FOR RAPE
SELF-DEFENSE COURSE COMING THIS FALL
The Security Department and Wellness Facility are planning a course on self-defense
for women at the School of Medicine this fall and need your feedback. The R.A.D.
(Rape Aggression Defense) Program focuses on awareness, risk reduction, and
practical physical defense techniques. The program costs $35 and consists of
12 hours of instruction that include risk reduction and awareness strategies,
practical physical defense techniques, supervised simulations of attack scenarios,
and group discussion. Your preference of class time will determine when the
course will be offered. Please choose one of the following offered times and
provide your feedback to lfernand@med.miami.edu:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, four classes over two weeks, 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays
and Thursdays, four classes over two weeks, 5 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays,
six classes over two weeks, 4 to 6 p.m.; or Saturdays, three classes over three
weeks, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
Research integrity concerns? Report concerns regarding research integrity and
adherence to federal or University regulations directly to the Office of the
Vice Provost for Research at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's
toll-free, anonymous compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL. Medicare and billing
concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance
at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline or training
programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
LECTURE SERIES ADDRESSES
ISSUES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute presents the quarterly Ophthalmic Lecture Series,
featuring discussion of ophthalmic history, refraction, eyeglass prescriptions,
and laser safety. Lectures will be held July 26 in the Retter Auditorium, beginning
at 7:30 a.m. This course is intended for Ophthalmic personnel, including ophthalmic
assistants, technicians, technologists, and nurses. JCAHPO and nursing credits
will be available. For more information, e-mail bpeicme@med.miami.edu or
call 305-326-6110.
HURRICANES HEAD NORTH
FOR CANESFEST 2003
The Miami Hurricanes will head to Broward and Palm Beach counties this weekend
for CanesFest 2003. This free event offers fans a chance to collect player
autographs, participate in an interactive Kids’ Zone, see performances
by the Sunsations and cheerleaders, buy Hurricanes merchandise, and participate
in a silent auction. The Canes will stop at the Broward County Convention Center
on Saturday, July 26, 2 to 6 p.m.; and the South Florida Fairgrounds in Palm
Beach on Sunday, July 27, 1 to 4 p.m. For additional details and directions,
visit www.hurricanesports.com or
call 1-800-GO-CANES.
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR EXAMINES
USE OF PERSONNEL FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for July will feature Julia Beutler, human
subjects administrator, who will answer the questions, “When are personnel
from other institutions considered ‘engaged’ (involved) in a research
study and are they covered by UM's assurance?” The lecture will be held
on July 29, noon to 1 p.m., in the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Lunch will be
served, and advance registration is required. Reserve a seat by sending an
e-mail to mabraham@med.miami.edu.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS VISIT CAMPUS
FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF will visit the medical
campus next week to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. Fidelity
will hold appointments on July 30, and TIAA-CREF will be on hand July 31. All
meetings will be held at the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th
St., Suite D. To schedule an appointment with Fidelity, call 800-642-7131.
For a session with TIAA-CREF, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.
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