Sample Emergency Department Policy for Screening and Triage

Resource Overview

• Comprehensive framework for standardized ED screening, triage, and acuity assignment using ESI v5 without modification.
• Integrates Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), EMTALA-compliant Medical Screening Examination (MSE), and vital sign requirements.
• Includes guidance for special populations, isolation procedures, documentation standards, and quality monitoring.
  

How to Use This Resource

• Adapt as a template to formalize ED triage workflows, red flag identification, and escalation processes.
• Align screening practices with EMTALA, regulatory standards, and pediatric-specific considerations.
• Incorporate into staff education, competency validation, and ongoing quality assurance initiatives.