- 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 ED evaluation and management of suspected child maltreatment, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect.
- Defines key terms, legal considerations, mandated reporting responsibilities, and safety planning.
- Provides structured clinical guidance from triage through disposition.
- Emphasizes trauma-informed care, accurate documentation, forensic considerations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
How to Use This Resource
- Adapt as a template to develop or update your ED’s child maltreatment policy.
- Align clinical workflows with state laws, mandated reporting requirements, and forensic protocols.
- Use for staff education, onboarding, and simulation training.
- Share with PECCs, social work, legal teams, and leadership to support standardized, consistent care practices.