Episode 6

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13th Oct 2022

Imagination and Innovation: Taking Ideas to the Next Level

This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined by Erik Modrzynski, System Director of Ambulatory EHS & Emergency Management at MUSC. One of the most innovative minds at MUSC, Modrzynski helped lead the development of the first drive through Covid-19 testing site in the United States with inspiration coming from just a chicken sandwich. Listen in as we discuss all of Erik’s innovations on campus including emergency simulation training, an emergency management podcast and how to turn imagination into innovation.

00:00 The start

01:34 Erik joins the show

05:32 Erik’s approach to teaching

11:42 Finding the behavior change in being prepared

15:41 Developing the first drive through Covid testing site in the country

21:21 Creating a portable testing pod for walkup testing

26:32 Erik’s emergency management podcast, “This is not a test”

32:42 How to bridge the gap between imagination and innovation

Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

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Innovatively Speaking
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Welcome to the Innovatively Speaking podcast, where we dive into the origins of the next big things...we’re talking about the who, why and how of ideas that are changing what’s possible here at the Medical University of South Carolina and in some cases, all across the world! Join us as we talk to expert guests and explore breakthrough ideas and technology that are reshaping life and health care in exceptional ways!

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