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To define a process for accepting verbal or telephone orders and test results directly from physicians, physician extenders (Physician Assistants, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners), labs and/or testing services.

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The purpose of the Patient Discharge from Practice Policy is to direct a mechanism for review of cases where there is a serious breech in the responsibility of a patient to Cherry Street Health Services. The reviewers consist of the Medical Director and/or Dental Director and the Provider involved and any other staff involved in the case. The group may recommend a remedy, which may include the termination of the patient from the health center practice.

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To provide for a consistent method of telephone medical management by the Registered Nurse.

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Manage changes in a rational and predictable manner so that staff and clients can plan accordingly.

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Clinic policy detailing the informed consent process.
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The purpose of this policy is to define the reasons for patients being terminated from the practice and to describe the termination process. This policy statement can be downloaded and modified for use in other health centers.

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This policy is created to outline the process for the management of difficult patients. This includes those who are perceived to be difficult with respect to recurrent hostile behavior, inappropriate use of __HC services, excessive non-compliance, inappropriate use of controlled substances, or other patterns of behavior that represent excessive lack of respect or responsibility on the part of the patient.

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Clinic policy on patient flow.
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A few sample dental chart review forms/templates. 

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This policy is created to outline the process for the management and eventual discharge from service of difficult patients. This includes those who are perceived to be difficult with respect to recurrent hostile behavior, inappropriate use of FHC services, excessive non-compliance (including financial obligations), inappropriate use of controlled substances, or other patterns of behavior that represent excessive lack of respect or responsibility on the part of the patient.
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To promote the improvement in the quality of the assessment and care of patients, enhance the appropriate utilization of health care services, and to enhance the value of health care services.
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A HRSA publication that looks at the basic elements of a Continuous Quality Improvement with a specific focus on HIV care.
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To outline procedures for discipline and / or termination of employees.

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To maintain a safe work environment free of controlled substances.

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To delineate the procedures for court appearances by employees.

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To maintain confidentiality of corporate and programmatic information.

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To allow leave time for employees to attend funerals of immediate family members.

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To assure relevance of the plan and ensure that all data is maintained and properly stored and all policies and procedures are followed to maximize recovery in the event of disaster.

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To delineate consistent guidelines for the creation, dissemination, and amendment of policies.

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To guarantee that there is not any wage discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV / AIDS status and/or status a veteran or member of the armed services, between staff members who are performing comparable duties
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To safeguard financial resources by authorizing only certain individuals to sign contracts on behalf of the organization.

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To provide initial prenatal education (prior to referral for pregnancy management) for patients with pregnancy diagnosed at the Lake Superior Community Health Center.

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To provide easily accessible immunizations, reduce patient waiting time, and assure quality of service in provision of immunizations.

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This Policy Information Notice (PIN) provides guidance to health centers on emergency management expectations related to planning and preparing for future emergencies.

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The purpose of the Computer Virus Detection Guideline is to describe the requirements for dealing with computer virus, worm and Trojan Horse prevention, detection and cleanup.
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Intrusion detection provides two important functions in protecting information resources:
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To keep financial records safe
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To maintain proper tax documents.
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To guide corporate response in the event that one of its representatives, is served with a court order in the form of subpoena, search warrant, or writ of attachment.

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