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06 Apr 2020

Trauma

The ability to provide high quality care to major trauma patients should be maintained to the greatest possible extent during the coronavirus pandemic, while ensuring that critical resources are preserved as far as possible. Last updated: 10 November 2021

30 Apr 2020

ED-Ambulance Interface

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of infection control and prevention at all stages during the patient journey. Last updated: 10 November 2021

21 Dec 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 Pandemic has been global in its reach and infected millions of people. While its health and economic impacts have been devastating, the global cooperation that we have witnessed among scientists and clinicians has been extraordinary. Last updated: 10 November 2021

22 Jul 2021

Definition of ACEM Standards

ACEM Standards is a collective name for College guidelines, policies and statements. Find definitions for the different type of document housed in the library.

22 Jul 2021

Standards and Advocacy Library

Visit the library to view our standards, guidelines, reports and other advocacy resources.

06 Mar 2018

Joint Guideline for the Transport of Critically Ill Patients

Joint guidance assisting organisations in the development of protocols for the pre-hospital, inter-facility and intra-facility transport (retrieval) of critically ill patients to minimise risk and maximise safety for patients and accompanying multidisciplinary staff.

15 Apr 2020

External Resources (Archived)

COVID-19 related external resources

09 Apr 2021

Guideline on My Health Record in the ED for Clinicians

This guide aims to provide ED clinicians with essential information about the features and capability of My Health Record. Published by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care it is co-badged by ACEM.

07 Mar 2018

Policy on Clinical Handover in the ED

Clinical handover is a high-risk activity for patient safety due to the potential for communication error. The use of a structured tool provides a standardised approach to clinical handover. However, it should not replace clarifying communication around complex and multifaceted presentations.

26 Mar 2020

Emergency Department Design Layout

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