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The peak body for emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand says today’s release of the review highlights the need for the ACT Government to act swiftly and comprehensively to improve health service workplace culture.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) welcomes today’s release of the Committee report from the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Impact of ambulance ramping and access block on the operation of hospital emergency departments.
Attributable to ACEM President Dr Clare Skinner
2023 is the Chinese year of the rabbit. Traditionally, the rabbit symbolises a gentler year, with time to breathe and reflect.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the release of the masterplan for the next stages of the ongoing redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital, saying the arrangements bode well for the delivery of high quality emergency health care.
More beds urgently needed
The Quality and Patient Safety Committee will present an interactive session on the College’s Safe ED initiative at this year’s ASM.
Those attending the 2019 ACEM Winter Symposium in April have a chance to build their cultural capabilities at the Indigenous cultural competency workshop.
While the workload of GP-type patients in emergency departments is an issue which needs to be addressed, it is not the main reason for long delays and overcrowding (C-M, Feb 3).