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16 Nov 2020

ED crowding fix urgently needed in response to SA COVID outbreak

The sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in South Australia highlights the urgent need for strong responses based on latest evidence to contain and manage outbreaks while keeping the community and healthcare workers safe, says the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College).

13 Nov 2020

Dangerous ED crowding cannot be blamed on ‘GP-type’ patients alone

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has concerns about media reports today suggesting patients unable to access GP appointments are the major cause of dangerous crowding and capacity issues facing New Zealand emergency departments (EDs).

12 Nov 2020

Mental healthcare commitment welcome but urgent implementation needed

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) welcomes today’s significant mental healthcare announcement by the Victorian Government.

21 Oct 2020

ACEM confirms new President-Elect

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has confirmed Dr Clare Skinner as its new President-Elect during the College's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 October.

19 Oct 2020

New partnership supports emergency care development in the Pacific

Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) and the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) have signed a five year partnership agreement which will support emergency medicine and emergency care development across the Pacific.

09 Oct 2020

UCCs alone will not fix hospital ED issues

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; The College) notes today’s reports of Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) once again under consideration to help address chronic overcrowding and access block issues facing Tasmanian hospitals.

07 Oct 2020

Mental health support welcome but system reform still urgently needed

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) acknowledges the significant investment in healthcare contained in the Australian federal budget, as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout from it.

30 Sep 2020

ACEM updates policies to mark International Day of Older Persons

Demographics in emergency medicine have changed enormously over the past 20 years. Older people are in emergency departments in greater numbers – older age is starting later and people are living longer.

23 Sep 2020

Significant hospital wait times a symptom of systemic failure

The national peak bodies for psychiatrists and emergency physicians have joined forces to call on the South Australian Government to find a systemic solution to the significant waiting periods experienced by people presenting to emergency departments across Adelaide.

21 Sep 2020

New report offers solutions to Australia's mental health crisis

A major new report examining Australia’s mental healthcare crisis has provided a comprehensive set of recommendations and reforms to help improve care for members of the community seeking mental health support, and address unsustainable pressures on hospital emergency departments.