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03 Jul 2020

Policy on Breastfeeding Room Shared Use Protocol

HR709

02 Mar 2023

ACEM Policy on Endorsement of Research Projects

The purpose of this document is to outline the criteria to be used by the Research Committee in determining whether or not a research proposal is suitable for endorsement by ACEM.

06 Mar 2018

Policy on Forensic Testing and Examination in EDs

This policy relates to the performance of forensic medical examinations and the collection of forensic tissue samples within emergency departments (EDs). The policy is applicable to EDs in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This is version three of the policy.

06 Mar 2018

Policy on Emergency Department Disaster Preparedness and Response

This policy related to the preparedness and response of emergency department to disasters of all types – man-made or natural using an all-hazards approach.

22 May 2025

Policy on the care of LGBTQIA+ISB people in emergency departments

This policy outlines the underlying principles, philosophies and strategies to meet the emergency health care needs of people who identify as LGBTQIA+ISB in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

07 Mar 2018

Policy on Resource Stewardship

ACEM supports initiatives and actions that maintain or improve patient outcomes and facilitate resource stewardship through the promotion of sustainable resource allocation and disinvestment from ineffective interventions or practices. ACEM also supports initiatives that decrease variation in clinical practice and clinical policies.

06 Mar 2018

Policy on Emergency Department Signage

This document outlines a policy position on the signage that should be used to denote emergency departments. It is a matter of public safety that if a facility is signposted as an ‘Emergency Department’ or ‘Emergency’ then it must comply with a minimum standard as defined in the ACEM Statement on the Delineation of Emergency Departments.

01 Mar 2018

Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

TA113

07 Mar 2018

Policy on Internet Access in the Emergency Department

This Policy aims to ensure that emergency clinical and support staff have appropriate internet access in the emergency department. This will enable access to online resources that are essential for clinical practice and education, including those provided by ACEM on its website.

07 Mar 2018

Policy on Heatwave Preparedness for EDs and EM Systems

This Policy relates to the preparation, readiness and responsiveness of emergency departments and emergency medicine systems to environmental heatwaves and extreme heat events.