Sample Emergency Department Policy for Communication with the Medical Home for Children

Resource Overview

• Provided as a sample ED policy outlining standardized communication with a child’s medical home to support continuity and coordinated care.
• Defines when communication is required, what information must be included, and appropriate timelines.
• Addresses special circumstances such as complex conditions, behavioral health needs, and pending results.
  

How to Use This Resource

• Adapt communication triggers and timelines to align with your institution’s workflow and health information systems.
• Integrate discharge summary requirements into EMR templates and staff practice standards.
• Use for training, care coordination initiatives, and quality monitoring of follow-up communication.