Procedure for Patients Requesting STD/STI Screenings & Treatment
When a patient calls regarding STD/STI screenings or treatment, follow these steps:
- First, determine if the Patient is Experiencing Symptoms.
If the Patient is Asymptomatic:
- Create a patient case and send it to the triagenurse box marked as urgent.
- Triage will contact the patient and schedule an appointment accordingly.
If the Patient is Symptomatic:
- Document symptoms and timeframes (if the patient is willing to disclose).
- Send a detailed patient case to the triagenurse box, marked as urgent.
- Triage will follow up with the patient and schedule an appointment as needed.
🚨 Ensure all urgent cases are properly documented and marked as urgent to avoid delays in care.