- 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 establishing routine screening for pediatric social needs related to food access, housing stability, and home safety.
- Provides validated screening questions, response pathways, and documentation guidance.
- Outlines referral processes, staff training expectations, and quality improvement measures.
How to Use This Resource
- Adapt screening tools and referral workflows to align with local resources and institutional processes.
- Integrate screening into triage, nursing assessment, or discharge planning workflows.
- Use for staff education, EMR documentation alignment, and ongoing quality monitoring.