A Policy and Procedure manual is necessary in all practice settings. Documented Standards of Care can prove invaluable in case of litigation and also to ensure that all staff is providing consistent care. This manual can also be used for staff training and to ensure staff competency. However, this manual is NOT is replacement for clinical training.

This policy manual comes in hard copy with a floppy or a CD (Microsoft Word) that allows you to personalize the manual to your facility and make changes easily. It is JCAHO 2002 compliant and will SAVE YOU A LOT OF TIME. Now that you have your clinical skills, don’t let the administrative details prove to be obstacles to getting started!

Each Standard of Care includes:
Objective
Equipment needed
Initial Assessment
Explaining Risks, Benefits and Alternatives (required by JCAHO)
Content of Patient Education for the procedure outlined
Initial Patient Interview
Clinical Intervention, step by step and Treatment Options
Precautions and Contra-indications

Sample Table of Contents:
- General Statement on Standards of Care and Outpatient Information Sheet
- Conditions and Consent (general). Informed Consent for Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
- Policy for Assessment and Reassessment of all patients
- Policy for Assessment of Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction
- Procedure for Perineal and Intravaginal Assessment
- Procedure for Assessment of the Anal Triangle
- Assessment of Pelvic Floor muscles with EMG biofeedback
- Algorithm for Treatment of Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction
- Procedure of Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
- Procedure for Perineal Cryotherapy
- Procedure for Perineal application of heat
- Procedure for application of Perineal ultrasound
- Procedure for Intravaginal/intraanal electrical stimulation
- Procedure for Perineal Massage
- Procedure for Thiele’s Massage
- Procedure for application of vaginal/rectal dilators
- Procedure for application of vaginal weights/cones
- Procedure for Bladder Training.

Policy and Procedure Manual for Inpatient Care for Ob/Gyn diagnoses

This policy manual comes with a floppy or a CD for easy edits and personalizing to your facility. The manual is JCAHO compliant per 2002 standards.

Consider offering inpatient services on a contract basis if you are in private practice. It is an excellent place to establish relationships with patients who will access your outpatient services post discharge.

Each Standard includes suggested outline for Review of the Medical Record, Assessment of the Patient, Education, Intervention or Treatment

Each Standard of Care has the sub-headings of
Initial Interview
Selective Review of the Medical Record
Initial Assessment
Explaining Risks, Benefits and Alternatives
Patient Education Content
Clinical Intervention, Treatment options
Discharge Instructions
Community Resources
Precautions and Contra-indications

Sample Table of Contents:
- Getting Started, pitching your case to Hospital Administrators
- Mechanism of Referral
- Marketing Ideas
- Documentation
- Standards of Care for Patients after Vaginal Delivery – 10 pages
- Standards of Care for Patients after Abdominal Surgery (C-Section and Laparotomy) 11 pages
- Standards of Care for Patients after Laparotomy/Hysterectomy
- Standards of Care for Patients on bed rest during pregnancy (Hi Risk Ob Patients) 7pages
- Standards of Care for Patients after Breast Surgery (Mastectomy, Lumpectomy with axillary node dissection) 7 pages