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Make a Difference - Apply for the 2013 National Board of Directors

Apply for the 2013 National Board of Directors and get the opportunity to make a difference in our community. The Board of Directors establishes the mission, purpose and strategic goals for the association and fiscal functions. Applicants must meet certain criteria in order to qualify.

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Elective Deliveries Identified as a Core Quality Measure

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a core set of quality measures for states to use in shaping their Medicaid programs.  Among the 26 measures identified, HHS included a voluntary measure related to elective deliveries. AWHONN, in collaboration with ACOG, AAP, the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, the March of Dimes, and the National Partnership for Women and Families, advocated for inclusion of the elective delivery measure in the core set.

Complete List of Measures   Coalition Letter of Sec. Sebelius

A New High-Level Staffing Event - Perinatal Staffing Conference

This conference is a high-level strategic discussion on effective perinatal staffing that began with the release of AWHONN's perinatal staffing guidelines. The multi-disciplinary, full-day program is designed for individuals who are focused on the implementation of AWHONN's staffing guidelines. The conversation and the conference address how perinatal staffing affects nurses and their patients.

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