Clinical Workflows & Referral

Step-Down Care: Transitioning Perinatal Patients from IOP to Outpatient Therapy

How to coordinate effective transitions from intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization to standard outpatient care for perinatal patients. High-risk transition management, documentation standards, and collaborative handoff protocols.

When to Refer Postpartum Patients to IOP or PHP Programs

Referral criteria for postpartum patients who need IOP or PHP level of care, with step-up signs and referral logistics for OBGYNs and hospital social workers.

Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Workflows: A Complete Guide for Care Teams

Care Coordination and Warm Handoffs in Perinatal Mental Health

How to build referral pathways, execute warm handoffs, and maintain collaborative care for perinatal patients with PMADs. A practical guide for OBGYNs, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and hospital-based providers.

Perinatal IOP and PHP: Intake and Step-Down Protocols

Intake and step-down protocols for perinatal IOP and PHP programs: what referral information to collect, step-down criteria, and how to close the OB communication loop.