Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
Establishes standardized, evidence-based guidance that supports consistent, safe, and high-quality pediatric emergency care across the department.
Why it matters: Reduces variability, supports decision-making, and ensures reliable care across providers and shifts.
Key focus areas: High-risk and high-frequency conditions, usability, bedside accessibility.
Who to engage: ED leadership, policy and procedure committees, PECCs.
Getting started: Inventory existing pediatric policies and prioritize updates based on risk and patient volume.
21 Results
The NPRP Checklist: Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for the Management of Child Maltreatment
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Management of Acute Agitation
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Assessment and Reassessment of Pediatric Patients
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Death of a Child
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Immunization Assessment and Management
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Reduced-Dose Radiation Protocol for CT and X-Ray Imaging
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Universal Suicide Screening
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Screening and Triage
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Emergency Department Policy for Written Interfacility Transfer Guidelines
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes
Sample Pediatric Disaster Plan and Implementation Checklist
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 10 minutes