Practice Guidelines

In compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) contractual requirements, PrimeWest Health has adopted preventive and chronic disease practice guidelines appropriate for children, adolescents, prenatal care, young adults, and adult populations. Links to these guidelines are below. The guidelines are approved by the Quality and Care Coordination Committee (QCCC) and the Joint Powers Board (JPB), reviewed annually, and updated as appropriate.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute National Guidelines
American Diabetes Association 2007 Treatment Guidelines
American Heart Association's CHF Guidelines
ICSI Guidelines for Treating Adult Depression
ICSI Guidelines for Prenatal Care
ICSI Guidelines for Preventive Services in Adults
   Includes chlamydia, breast cancer, and cervical cancer screening on page 3 
AACAP Guidelines for Treating Child Depression
Child & Adolescent Immunizations
Chemical Dependency Guidelines

DHS Guidelines
Child & Teen Checkups
Dental Services Guidelines
Children's Therapeutic Support Services