{"id":195,"date":"2025-11-21T08:16:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-03-03T19:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:29:56","slug":"clinical-practice-guidelines-protocols","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/clinical-practice-guidelines-protocols\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Practice Guidelines Protocols"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"195\" class=\"elementor elementor-195\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f3ed46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f3ed46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4621fba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4621fba\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb22a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"efb22a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/12\/VCMC_FM_Residency_Photoshoot_9-4-2025-03-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-293\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/12\/VCMC_FM_Residency_Photoshoot_9-4-2025-03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/12\/VCMC_FM_Residency_Photoshoot_9-4-2025-03-300x200.jpg 300w, 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elementor-element-a7e71e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e71e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><li>The contents of these clinical practice guidelines are to be used as a guide.<\/li><li>Healthcare professionals should use sound clinical judgment and individualize patient care.<\/li><li>The CPG is not meant to be a replacement for training, experience, CME or studying the latest literature and drug information.<\/li><li><strong><strong>New documents or documents listed with a CPG number are posted in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat<\/a>\u00a0and are searchable by content or title.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Antimicrobial Stewardship &#8211; Moved to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat\u00a0<\/a><br \/><\/strong>CPG.05 Management of Hospitalized Adults with Diabetic Foot Infections<br \/>CPG.01 Management of Hospitalized Adults with Uncomplicated Cellulitis<br \/>CPG.11 Procalcitonin CPG &amp; Information Sheet<\/p><p><strong>Behavioral Health &#8211; Moved to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>CPG.14\u00a0Antipsychotic Medications, Metabolic Monitoring<br \/>CPG.49 Benzodiazepine and Z Drugs<br \/>CPG.49 Attachment &#8211; Benzodiazepine and Z Drugs &#8211; Part 2 &#8211; Group Health Guidelines<br \/>CPG.47\u00a0Clozapine &#8211; Prescribing and MonitoringCPG.03 Suicide Risk Assessment<\/p><p><strong>Emergency Medicine &#8211; Moved to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat<\/a><br \/><\/strong>CPG.06\u00a0Fever in Infants Less than 90-Days<br \/>CPG.04\u00a0Strangulation Patients<\/p><p><strong>Hospital Medicine<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/chf-cpg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Congestive Heart Failure - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Congestive Heart Failure<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/evaluation-of-suspected-dvt-revised-10-29-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Evaluation of Suspected DVT - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Evaluation of Suspected DVT<\/a><br \/>Evaluation of Suspected PE &#8211; Replaced by CPG.21 and CPG.91<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/2014-nstemi-cpg-(3).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)<br \/><\/a>CPG.10\u00a0Pre-Operative &amp; ICU Feeding Guidelines<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/2015-stemi-clinical-practice-guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)<br \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/stress-ulcer-prophylaxis-4-2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis<br \/><\/a>CPG.28 Stroke: Acute Ischemic Non-Hemorrhagic<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/vcmc-cpg-for-evaluation-of-syncope-may-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Syncope, Evaluation and Management - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Syncope, Evaluation and Management<br \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/dvt-pe-prevention-in-hospit-pts-rev-04-2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Thromboembolism (DVT\/PE) Prevention in Hospitalized Patients - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Thromboembolism (DVT\/PE) Prevention in Hospitalized Patients<br \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/tracheostomy-protocol-07-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Tracheostomy Management - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Tracheostomy Management<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Medications\/Therapeutics<\/strong><br \/>CPG.26\u00a0Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation after Acute Stroke<a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/vcmc-guideline-for-the-reversal-of-warfarin-associated-bleeding.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><\/a>CPG.56 Management of Bleeding Associated with Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Therapies<br \/>CPG.41 Prescribing of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) (pending review\/approval)<br \/>CPG.46 Anticoagulation Management Surrounding Epidural\/Intrathecal\/Lumbar Puncture<br \/>Factor VII &#8211; Archived refer to CPG.56<br \/>PH.118 Fentanyl Patch Protocol<br \/>100.230 Adult Heparin Infusion Protocol<br \/>Hypertonic Saline &#8211; Archived refer to CPG.72<br \/>Kcentra &#8211;\u00a0Archived refer to CPG.56<br \/>Profilnine SD (PCC) &#8211; Archived<br \/>CPG.40 Thyrogen Injection Protocol for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uses in Thyroid Carcinoma<br \/>Tranexamic Acid &#8211; Archived refer to CPG.56<br \/>CPG.13\u00a0Transfusion Guidelines<\/p><p><strong>Obstetrics and Gynecology\u00a0&#8211; Moved to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>CPG.02\u00a01st Trimester Vaginal Bleeding<br \/>CPG.29 Second Stage of Labor<br \/>CPG.31 Guidelines for Diagnosis of Diabetes in Pregnancy<br \/>CPG.19\u00a0Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy<br \/>CPG.08\u00a0HIV in Pregnancy<br \/>CPG.09\u00a0Pregnant Patients with HIV &amp; Newborns of Mothers with HIV<br \/>CPG.34 Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)<\/p><p><strong>Operative\/Perioperative Care<\/strong><br \/>CPG.59 Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Elective Surgery<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/vcmc-pre-operative-cpg-4-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Comprehensive Medical Clearance - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Comprehensive Medical Clearance<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hca.venturacounty.gov\/hospitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/12\/Cystography_Technique_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Cystography Technique - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Cystography Technique<\/a><br \/>CPG.43\u00a0Fracture Treatment Protocol<br \/>CPG.60 Indications for CT Scan Abdomen\/Pelvis with IV Contrast and Delayed Films of Upper Tracts in Cases of Suspected Renal Trauma<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/vte-prophylaxis-in-ortho-pts-guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Thromboembolism Prevention in Orthopedic Patients - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Thromboembolism Prevention in Orthopedic Patients<\/a><br \/>Thyroidectomy Post-Operative Calcium Management &#8211; Archived refer to CPG.58<br \/>CPG.45\u00a0Urinary Catheter Use in Surgical Patients<\/p><p><strong>Outpatient Medicine<\/strong><br \/>Health Maintenance Preventive Guidelines &#8211; Archived<\/p><p><strong>Pediatrics\u00a0&#8211; Moved to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/vcmc.policystat.com\/\">PolicyStat<\/a><\/strong><br \/>CPG.30\u00a0Bronchiolitis<br \/>CPG.12\u00a0Diabetic ketoacidosis<br \/>CPG.32 Fever in the Pediatric Cancer Patient<br \/>CPG.36 Screening for Infection in Neonates Born to Group B Streptococcus Positive Mother<br \/>CPG.33 Neonatal\u00a0Hyperbilirubinemia<br \/>CPG.35\u00a0Illicit Drug Exposure During Pregnancy<\/p><p><strong>Trauma\/Critical Care<\/strong><br \/>CPG.65 Cervical Spine Evaluation: Clinical Clearance<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vcportal.venturacounty.gov\/VCHCA\/Hospitals\/Medical%20Staff%20Services\/CPG\/organdonor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Organ Donor Candidate Management - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Organ Donor Candidate Management<br \/><\/a>CPG.66 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Evaluation<\/p><p>CPG.67 Minor Traumatic Brain Injuries (MTBI) for Patients on Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Agents<\/p><p>Ventilator Sedation and Analgesia &#8211; Archived refer to 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