Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Practice Guidelines are evidence-based recommendations for optimizing patient care. They are intended to assist providers and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care in specific clinical circumstances, including preventive care.
Below are web links to specific guidelines developed by nationally recognized medical organizations, health professional societies, and expert task forces. Some links connect to expert organization websites, and others are direct links to practice guideline documents. HPSM’s Quality Improvement Committee reviews the guideline topics and posted guidelines annually, to ensure they remain current and relevant to our member population.
Behavioral Health
- ADHD Parents Medication Guide
- Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts
- Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescent
- Developmental Services Referral Guide
- Depression in adults: recognition and management
- Depression in children and young people: identification and management
- Guidelines for Assessment of and Intervention With Persons With Disabilities
- Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management
- Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part II. Treatment and Ongoing Management
- Guidelines for Psychological Practice for People with Low-Income and Economic Marginalization
- APA GUIDELINES for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons
- Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Older Adults
- Guidelines for Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders
- PCP Referral Form for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
- Pharmacological Treatment of Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder
- Treating Depression in the Primary Care Setting
Immunization Schedules
Schedules for Health Care Professionals
Easy-to-Read Schedules For Patients and Parents
Pediatrics
- ASD and ABA Referral Guidelines
- Blood Lead Screening Guideline
- Blood Lead Poisoning Testing and Management
- Bright Futures Clinical Guidelines and Resources
- Bright Futures Preventive Care Periodicity Schedule
- Pediatric Therapy Eligibility Guidelines
- Pediatric Care Coordination Supportive Services Referral Guide
- Pocket Guide: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents
- Standard of Care Guidelines for Blood Lead Testing
Prescribing Controlled Substances
STD Guidelines
- CDC Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines
- Chlamydia Screening
- Disease Reporting Form – San Mateo County
- HPV vaccine for child/teen (scroll to 18 months to 18 years on schedule)
- HPV vaccine information for parents
Tuberculosis Guidelines
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