- Prepare
- Appoint PECCs
- Assess and Review
- Improve
- Care Team Training and Competencies
- Clinical Pathways
- Equipment, Supplies, and Medications
- Emergency Department Support Services
- Patient and Medication Safety
- Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
- Quality Improvement
- Get Recognized
Resource Overview
- Provided as a sample policy for outlining consent requirements for minors in the ED.
- Addresses parental consent, emergency exceptions, and minor self-consent.
- Provides guidance on confidentiality, documentation, and legal compliance.
- Includes a quick-reference guide for frontline staff.
How to Use This Resource
- Adapt the policy to align with your hospital’s state laws and institutional requirements.
- Use the definitions and documentation standards to strengthen compliance practices.
- Incorporate the Quick Reference Guide into staff education and orientation.
- Integrate into quality improvement and risk management review processes.