The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed a strong focus on mental health from Australian governments amid concerns over the mounting and compounding toll of COVID-19.
Seeking endorsement of clinical research projects or projects using routinely collected health data.
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This document is a position statement of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and relates to the application of restrictive practices in the context of people with an acute behavioural disturbance from any cause.
As a membership based organisation our work is progressed by physicians and clinicians who volunteer their time, in partnership with stakeholders and professional staff employed at the College.
ACEM acknowledges the commitments in the 2022 federal budget aimed at delivering improvements to Australia’s healthcare system, but says greater investment is urgently needed to solve the widespread hospital and healthcare crisis and deliver Australians the healthcare they need, when and where they need it.
Acknowledging the Coalition’s win in the federal election, the peak body for emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand has urged the returned Morrison government to ensure health policies continue to focus on better outcomes for all Australians.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has mandated significant changes to emergency department layout and flow. This clinical redesign process has been necessary to mitigate the risk of disease transmission and optimise patient and staff safety. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Confirming support for patient care that includes research as a fundamental component of ED activity and for patient rights regardless of the size of the hospital. The imposition of blanket accreditation could be detrimental to clinical trial-based research in emergency departments.