- 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 outlining criteria and procedures for temporary protective custody (TPC) in the ED.
- Outlines required steps for consent attempts, CPS/law enforcement notification, and custody transition.
- Clarifies documentation, ongoing treatment responsibilities, and legal/ethical considerations.
How to Use This Resource
- Adapt to state-specific consent and child welfare laws in consultation with legal counsel.
- Incorporate into ED protocols addressing maltreatment concerns and refusal of emergency care.
- Use for staff training, real-time guidance, and quality review of high-risk pediatric cases.