Sample Emergency Department Policy for Pediatric Patients Without an Established Medical Home

Resource Overview

• Provided as a sample ED policy outlining identification and care coordination for children without an established medical home.
• Provides screening steps, referral workflows, and discharge communication guidance.
• Includes family-facing tools to support linkage to primary care, including resources for complex medical needs.

How to Use This Resource

• Integrate medical home screening into registration or triage workflows and EMR documentation.
• Establish referral pathways to community clinics, FQHCs, Medicaid/CHIP assistance, and complex care programs.
• Use appendices for caregiver education, discharge planning, and staff training on care coordination.