Provided as a sample resource to support development or review of local policies, procedures, or competencies.
Provides a structured framework to support competency validation in pediatric patient- and family-centered care in the emergency department (ED).
Covers PFCC philosophy and principles, communication, shared decision-making, family presence, cultural sensitivity, continuity of care, and quality improvement. Designed to reinforce respectful, collaborative, and equitable care practices that integrate families as essential partners in the child’s care.
How to Use This Resource
Use to guide onboarding, annual competency validation, and ongoing skills reinforcement for ED clinicians.
Incorporate into simulation exercises, patient-family interactions, and interdisciplinary team training.
Apply to promote consistent family engagement, clear communication, shared decision-making, culturally sensitive care, safe family presence, coordinated transitions, and continuous improvement of PFCC practices.
