Policies, Procedures, and Protocols

Provided as a sample policy for outlining consent requirements for minors in the ED.

Provided as a sample policy outlining a zero-tolerance framework for caregiver violence in the ED.

Provided as a sample policy outlining criteria and procedures for temporary protective custody (TPC) in the ED.

Provided as a sample ED policy establishing routine screening for pediatric social needs related to food access, housing stability, and home safety.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining standardized communication with a child’s medical home to support continuity and coordinated care.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining identification and care coordination for children without an established medical home.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining trauma-informed screening, clinical evaluation, documentation, and referral processes for pediatric patients at risk of human trafficking.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining standardized, family-centered care for Children with Medical Complexity (CMC), including early identification and risk stratification.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining standardized use of telehealth for pediatric subspecialty, critical care, and behavioral health consultation.

Provided as a sample ED policy providing standardized guidance for safe, evidence-based pediatric transfusions, including massive transfusion protocols (MTP), product selection, monitoring, and post-transfusion care.

Provided as a sample ED policy outlining standardized procedures for pediatric procedural sedation, including preparation, intra-procedure monitoring, and post-procedure recovery to ensure patient safety.

Provided as a sample ED policy providing a standardized approach to recognition, interpretation, documentation, and implementation of pediatric DNR / DNAR and partial code orders, emphasizing ethical, legal, and family-centered care.

Supports alignment between the emergency department (ED) and radiology teams on pediatric imaging safety.