Chlamydia Screening Protocol

Chlamydia Screening Protocol

Use this protocol to train staff on the chlamydia screening ordering process.

Teen Patient Warm Hand-Off Sheet

Teen Patient Warm Hand-Off Sheet

Use this sheet to facilitate key communication between the MA/nurse and clinician as part of the adolescent patient hand-off after intake has been completed by an MA, intake nurse, etc.

Medical Assistant Script for Sensitive Conversation Starters during Alone Time

Medical Assistant Script for Sensitive Conversation Starters during Alone Time

Use this script to train clinic staff on how to start conversations with adolescents about sensitive topics—including safety, sexual health, and Family PACT services—during their alone time with these patients.

Adolescent Alone Time Policy Letter

Adolescent Alone Time Policy Letter

Provide this script to adolescents to let them know what to expect during their well-check visit. Includes safety and sexual health topics. 

Illustration of sex ed class. The tutor is holding a book and pointing to a condom while a learner points at the screen.

Confidentiality Poster

Confidentiality poster

Hang this in exam rooms, clinic hallways, bathrooms, or waiting rooms to let adolescents know about their confidentiality rights.

CDC Genital Herpes Fact Sheet

CDC Genital Herpes Fact Sheet

Basic and detailed patient-facing fact sheets about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of genital herpes.

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CDC Syphilis Fact Sheet

CDC Syphilis Fact Sheet

Basic and detailed patient-facing fact sheets about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of syphilis, including congenital syphilis.

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California Guidelines for Suspected Gonorrhea Treatment Failure

California Guidelines for Suspected Gonorrhea Treatment Failure

Discusses treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea and what clinicians should do in cases of potential treatment failures.

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CDPH Best Practices and Early Detection of Repeat Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections

CDPH Best Practices and Early Detection of Repeat Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections

This document summarizes best practice implementation strategies that may improve partner treatment, management, and retesting, reducing missed opportunities. 

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CDC’s Guide to Sexual History Taking

CDC’s Guide to Sexual History Taking

For a more complete picture of your patient’s health, this guide offers parameters for discussion of sexual health issues. Taking a sexual history allows you to provide high-quality patient care by appropriately assessing and screening individuals for a broad range of sexual health concerns.

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