Pharm.D. seen as new entry-level pharmacy degree

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The American Council on Pharmaceutical Education issued a statement asserting that the six-year PharmD doctorate degree is likely to become the only entry-level degree evaluated and accredited for the pharmacy profession. Proponents of the PharmD standard argue that it is necessary because of pressures to reduce costs, and changes in the science of pharmacy and patient care delivery systems. Opponents assert that the new standard might exacerbate pharmacists shortages and over-prepare students for entry-level positions.

Standards, Education, Pharmacists, American Council on Pharmaceutical Education

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TB crisis: experts call for tighter safety measures

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Hospital administrators are being urged to evaluate their procedures in light of a recent increase in tuberculosis cases. In Dec 1990, the US Centers for Disease Control issued a set of guidelines for protecting healthcare workers from exposure to the disease. Other federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, are considering passing further regulations to help reduce the risk to medical personnel.

HEALTH SERVICES, Health aspects, Medical personnel, Disease transmission, Tuberculosis

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A hospital's teamwork and CQI advance shared vision, interdependence among top managers

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An interview with CEO Jim Biltz and nurse executive Linda Mild of HCA Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, is presented. The hospital's successful integration of continuous quality improvement (CQI) techniques and the resulting impact on the hospital administration are discussed. Biltz and Mild agree that the primary result of CQI development has been a greater level of interdependence among senior hospital managers.

Hospitals, Quality management, Interview

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