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Clinical Care Pathways
Clinical Care Pathways
Valley Medical Center’s Care Pathways Program aims to integrate evidence-based best practices and multidisciplinary expert consensus into straightforward tools for use by clinical teams to facilitate the efficient delivery of high quality medical care. Below is a comprehensive list of the care pathways currently developed at Valley Medical Center.
For VMC Staff: Click here to access the Ambulatory Care Pathways Toolkit Library
Evaluation and Management of Acute Asthma Exacerbation (Pediatric)
Diabetes:
Screening for Prediabetes/Diabetes
Insulin Management for Diabetes
Glycemic Goals for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hepatology:
Stroke:
Vascular Disease:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Carotid Disease Evaluation and Management for Asymptomatic Patients
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Evaluation and Management
Coming Soon!
Disclaimer: These Valley Medical Center Care Pathway documents are for informational purposes only. While they were developed by a multi-disciplinary team based on scientific evidence and current clinical guidelines, they are not a substitute for, and should never replace a clinician’s independent medical judgment.
Questions or comments? Contact CarePathways@ValleyMed.org