Resource Overview
- Provided as a sample policy outlining standardized management of acute agitation in pediatric patients.
- Emphasizes early recognition, safety, and a least-restrictive, patient-centered approach.
- Integrates environmental modification, verbal de-escalation, pharmacologic guidance, and restraint precautions.
- Defines clear roles, documentation standards, training expectations, and quality monitoring processes.
How to Use This Resource
- Adapt as a template to develop or update your ED’s pediatric agitation policy.
- Align workflows with best practices, prioritizing de-escalation and restraint reduction.
- Use for interdisciplinary education, simulation training, and onboarding.
- Incorporate into quality review processes to monitor agitation events and reduce risk.