- 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 ED policy providing a standardized approach to recognition, interpretation, documentation, and implementation of pediatric DNR / DNAR and partial code orders, emphasizing ethical, legal, and family-centered care.
- Covers order validation, shared decision-making, staff roles, emergency scenarios, hospice considerations, symptom management, and partial/resuscitation-limited orders.
- Includes clear documentation standards, communication protocols, family support strategies, staff guidance, and quality review recommendations.
How to Use This Resource
- Guide ED clinicians in honoring valid DNR / DNAR or partial code orders while maintaining patient comfort, family-centered care, and ethical compliance.
- Apply in emergent or end-of-life situations, including pediatric hospice presentations, ensuring coordinated care, symptom relief, and timely communication with families and consultants.
- Support staff education, decision-making, documentation, and quality assurance to reduce conflict, clarify responsibilities, and standardize care across the department.