Clinical Practice Guidelines

Keystone First has adopted clinical practice guidelines for use in guiding the treatment of plan members, with the goal of reducing unnecessary variations in care. The following clinical practice guidelines represent current professional standards, supported by scientific evidence and research. These guidelines are intended to inform, not replace, a physician's clinical judgment. The physician remains responsible for determining applicable treatment for each individual.

Asthma

• Asthma Care Quick Reference (PDF)
• Global Initiative for Asthma (PDF)

Behavioral health

• Practice Parameter for Assessment and Treatement of Children and Adolescents with Oppositional Defiant DisorderOpens a new window (PDF)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PDF)

Dental

• Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents (PDF)
• Topical fluoride for Caries Prevention (PDF)

HIV/AIDS

• Recommendations for HIV Prevention With Adults and Adolescents With HIV in the United States (PDF)
• Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health Care Settings  (PDF)

Obesity

• Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity (PDF)

Preventive health

• Recommended Immunization Schedules (PDF)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (PDF)