Files
Publication Date
3-2023
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Care Process Model
Update clinicians on initial diagnostic measures and therapy prior to consulting with the Nephrology sub-specialty. This update will improve health outcomes in children with previously undiagnosed hypertension by establishing a pathway for diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and proper follow-up.
Target Users
Providers and staff nurses caring for medical inpatients who have been found to be hypertensive after more than, or equal to, three occasions.
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Hypertension-Inpatient" (2023). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/care_models/42
Comments
Finalized Feb 2018; Revised March 2023
Care Process Models (CPMs) promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients with common or high-risk clinical conditions when national or international guidelines are not available or applicable. CPMs are informed by methodical review of scientific literature and the consensus of a multidisciplinary committee of subject matter experts and key stakeholders at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Processes within CPMs may be specific to Children’s Mercy Kansas City and should be evaluated before applying to a different setting.
Care Process Models are updated on a revision schedule. Primary files will always be the most current update. Previous revisions are available upon request from Children’s Mercy Library Services.