Clinical Guidelines

 

These guidelines are promulgated by Sentara Healthcare (SHC) as recommendations for the clinical management of specific conditions.  Clinical data in a particular case may necessitate or permit deviation from these guidelines.  The SHC Guidelines are institutionally endorsed recommendations and are not intended as a substitute for clinical judgment.

 

To request a CD or hard copy of our clinical guidelines, please contact the Quality Improvement Department at 757-552-7350 or call toll free 1-866-425-5257.

 

Optima Health's Clinical Guidelines are updated on an annually/biannual basis.

 

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Introduction Letters

Preventive Health Guidelines

Cardiovascular Guidelines

 

(Many of these guidelines have been adapted from the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement [ICSI]. For further assistance, go to www.icsi.org*.)

Ear, Nose & Throat Guidelines 

Endocrinology Guidelines

Obstetric and Gynecology Guidelines

Orthopedic Guidelines

 

Prevention & Treatment of Obesity Guidelines

Behavioral Health Guidelines

Pulmonary Guidelines

 

Archived Guidelines (07/21/08)

 


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Last Updated October 13, 2008 9:25:24 AM