> The National Quality Forum has released a new framework for reporting data on healthcare-associated infections, and has released seven new performance measures. Article [1]
> Faced with controversy over its abortion referral guidelines, which some anti-abortion doctors fear could jeopardize their board certification, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists may re-examine its stand. Article [2]
> Vanderbilt University will soon be offering a new doctor of nursing practice [3] degree. Article [4]
> Duke University Medical Center has received a $50 million gift, the biggest in its history, part of which it will use to build a new inpatient facility for its Children's Health Center. Article [5]
And Finally... Chasing away angry dogs may be par for the course...but turkey attacks are a bit much. Articles [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.modernhealthcare.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080407/REG/2852606
[2] http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/04/14/gvsc0414.htm
[3] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/-dr.-nurse-might-help-with-primary-care-shortage/2008-04-02
[4] http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880407004
[5] http://www.newsobserver.com/news/higher_education/story/1029056.html
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080408/ap_on_fe_st/odd_postal_turkeys;_ylt=An51PvRB1S_dwZEfeuUoPLosQE4F