CHRT Project: Pediatric Observation Beds

Pediatric Emergency Department Observation Protocols

Goals

The objectives of the study are to:

• Describe clinical outcomes among patients who are treated according to an observation protocol and those eligible for observation
• Examine the impact of observation protocols on ED patient flow and inpatient capacity
• Evaluate ED and inpatient length of stay and cost parameters, comparing patients who are treated on an observation protocol versus those eligible for observation
• Evaluate acceptability of observation protocols and barriers to protocol utilization