This section contains extensive resources for professionals involved in the design and delivery of STD prevention services. It includes information for professionals operating in both the public and private sector.
CDC Program Operations Guidelines
Evidence-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
guidelines for STD prevention program operations
are based on the essential functions detailed in
the Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems (CSPS) program
announcement. The purpose of these guidelines
is to further STD Prevention by providing a resource
to assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation
of STD prevention and control programs.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/program/
Revised Protocols
The following are the revised protocols for Region VIII.
Education and Counseling Protocols (PDF, 256 KB)
Laboratory Testing and Quality Assurance (PDF, 441 KB)
Screening and Treatment Protocols (PDF, 189 KB)
Performance Measure Guidelines
Download the 2009 Performance Measures Quick Reference Guide (PDF, 47 KB)
You will also find the latest performance
measures on the CDC website:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/program/
