Clinical Services Policies

To provide for pertussis prophylaxis by the Registered Nurse to avoid pertussis infection and spread of clinical disease in patients served by the LSCHC.

To provide guidelines by which the registered nurse may provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to patients who are attempting smoking cessation. Research shows that NRT generally increases the rates of smoking cessation, therefore, except in the presence of serious medical precautions, NRT should be encouraged in smokers interested in quitting.

Policy statement for clinics to use for injectable contraceptive medications given to female patients at risk of pregnancy.

Sample policy describing the procedure for physician on call.

Sample clinic policy on the treatment of minors.