Clinical Practice Guidelines
Practice Guidelines
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- Asthma Written Action (PDFs)
- Washington State Diabetes Collaborative
Provider Manual
2011 Provider Manual (PDF)
Clinical Guidelines
Resources for Providers: Guidelines for Chronic Medical Conditions and Preventive Services: Community Health Plan uses guidelines for the chronic diseases (including two behavioral health conditions) listed below. Reference is made to the pertinent evidence-based, peer-reviewed guidelines from nationally recognized agencies. This list is reviewed annually by Community Health Plan Medical Directors and by practitioners in the appropriate scopes of practice from the Community Health network. Additional review by affiliate or other providers is obtained if needed. Paper copies of these links and of the guidelines themselves are available from Community Health Plan on request.
ADHD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (2007)
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Asthma
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (2007)
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Bipolar Disorder
Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition
Note: Current as of February 2011; update in development.
Depression
Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder, Third Edition (November 2010)
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (2011)
Note: Current as of March 2011.
Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Vaccines and Immunizations (February 2011)
Schedules: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm
Individual vaccine updates: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Panic Disorder
Treatment of Patients with Panic Disorder, Second Edition (January 2009)
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Preventive Services
Preventive Services AHRQ Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
Note: Current as of February 2011.
Substance Use Disorders
Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders, Second Edition (April 2007)
Note: Current as of February 2011.