Joint Care Planning and Communication Tools

When pediatricians and ED teams coordinate care, children in crisis experience faster stabilization, more personalized support, and fewer repeat visits. This section offers shared planning templates, structured handoff checklists, and collaborative care agreements to ensure no child slips through the cracks.

Core Tools to Incorporate:

• Shared Care Agreement Template: Defines roles, escalation pathways, and post-ED follow-up standards
• Pediatrician-to-ED Handoff Checklist: Flags risk factors, relevant history, and medication history
• ED-to-Primary Care Summary Template: Captures details of ED visits, discharge instructions, and required follow-up.

How PMHCA Can Assist:

• Customizing templates for local needs
• Facilitating handoff training sessions
• Supporting adoption of tools in EMRs
  

PMHCA Checklist: Training and Professional Development for Early Intervention

Use the checklist to guide and ensure pediatric providers receive consistent, hands-on training and ongoing professional development in early mental and behavioral health intervention.