Hypertension, Inpatient
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.
Clinical Pathways:
- Hypertension: Inpatient Nurse Process Algorithm
- Hypertension: Inpatient Provider Process Algorithm
- Hypertension: Inpatient synopsis (provides care standards employed for this clinical pathway)
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion:
- ≥ 1 year of age
- No prior diagnosed of hypertension
- Currently admitted to a medical inpatient unit
Exclusion:
- < 1 year of age
- Admitted to a surgical service or intensive care unit
Committee members involved in the Clinical Pathway development:
- D. Blowey, MD | Nephrology Division | Committee Leader
- A. Felton-Church, MD, FAAP | Hospital Medicine | Committee member
- C. Cutburth, RN | Nursing Department Director of 5 Henson Hall Tower | Committee member
- N. Beins, MD, MHPE | Nephrology Division | Committee member
EBP Team Members:
- K. Berg, MD, FAAP | Hospitalist, Evidence Based Practice
- J. Dusin, MS, RD, LD, CPHQ | Evidence Based Practice
Publication dates:
- Finalized date: 3/23
- Next expected revision date: March 2026
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These pathways 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 a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.