Increasing Frequency of Affirmed Name and Pronoun Documentation in a Pediatric Emergency Department.

Background And Objectives: In a previous study of 204 transgender and gender diverse youth in our region, 44% reported being made to feel uncomfortable in the emergency department (ED) because of their gender identity. The objective of our study was to conduct a 2 year quality improvement project to increase affirmed name and pronoun documentation in the pediatric ED.

Methods: Using process mapping, we identified 5 key drivers and change ideas.