Protocol Examples

our protocol examples

PDP examples
incentive algorithm
cpt algorithm
oxygen algorithm
program algorithm
triage score
care plan
indication sheet
frequency
evaluations
re-eval
training requirements

our examples we have published are based on several sources, the majority from Cleveland Clinics' program.

program algorithm
care plan
indications
frequency
evaluations
re-eval
training

AARC Clinical Guidelines

AARC statement on concurrent therapy

Protocol References

Protocol Policy

PDPs are intended to improve care by
      1. Defining the indications and standards of care agreed upon by the medical staff,
      2. Training respiratory care practitioners to apply those criteria to individual patients and to present them to the ordering physician,
      3. Documenting the indication and therapeutic objectives as a part of the initial ordering process, and
      4. Tapering or discontinuing treatments once the indication for treatment changes.

PDP Program Goals:

SHOULD Be a mechanism for delivering the most APPROPRIATE care possible.

1. A way to reduce costs, through better allocation of services.

2. A program to reduce costs by improving patient outcomes.

3. A program that will improve the skills and expand the role of RCPs.

4. A system for effecting constructive meet the needs of an evolving health care system.

Rational for PDP
1. Continuous Quality Improvement
2. Cost containment
3. Facilitate physician education
4. Ensure state-of-the-art care
5. Standardize care
6. Enhance continuity
7. Utilization review
8. Timely intervention

online articles

other online protocols