ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

The Trainee ED Placement Survey is an annual survey distributed to FACEM trainees that captures placement-specific data to ensure that ACEM-accredited sites provide training and a training environment that are appropriate, safe and supportive of FACEM trainees.

All Documentation & Handover Standards

V9 01 Aug 2025

P106
Endorsement of research projects

This policy outlines criteria used by the Research Committee in determining whether or not a research proposal is suitable for ACEM endorsement. It applies to applicants and ACEM Fellows acting in an official capacity on behalf of the College as members of the ACEM Research Committee, the ACEM CTN Executive, and the ACEM EDEN Executive.

All Clinician Wellbeing Leadership Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Aug 2025

2025 DEMT Survey

The key purpose of the DEMT survey is to understand how supported DEMTs are at their hospital and to identify areas of support and resources they need from the College. The survey also seeks DEMT perspectives on how their ED supports FACEM trainees, focusing on supervision and educational opportunities and various other aspects.

All Policy EM Classification Standards

V9 01 Aug 2025

P02
Policy on Standard Terminology

Terminology relating to emergency medicine, as defined in this document, is applicable to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and to the verbal and written communications of all Fellows, trainees and ACEM staff when undertaking work for the College.

All Policy End of Life Care Ethics Geriatric EM Vulnerable Patients Standards

V3.0 01 Aug 2025

P455
End-of-life and palliative care in the emergency department

This Policy aims to promote discussion and awareness of end-of-life care (EoLC) planning, and to ensure that emergency department (ED) staff are confident in providing quality EoLC. The Policy also describes ED systems and processes for recognising and appropriately caring for patients at the end of life (EoL).

Policy Standards Cultural safety Paediatric EM Safety & Quality Vulnerable Patients

V3 20 May 2025

P11
Policy on Hospital Emergency Department Services for Children

This document establishes minimum standards for the provision of services to children and young people attending emergency departments (EDs) in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

All Standards Statement Paediatric EM

V1.0 19 May 2025

S935
Role of the Paediatric Clinical Lead in Emergency Departments

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the definition, role, and responsibilities of a Paediatric Clinical Lead in emergency departments (EDs). The implementation of this role is designed to lead to improved outcomes for paediatric emergency patients.

Standards Vulnerable Patients

V1.0 09 May 2025

P936
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.

All Policy Disaster Management Public Health & Prevention Triage Standards

V3 09 May 2025

P33
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.

All Clinician Wellbeing Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Rural Regional & Remote Workforce Reports

V1.0 14 Mar 2025

2024 New FACEMs Early Career Survey

Understanding the current and future career plans of new FACEMs, the challenges faced during their transition, and the support they require from their workplace and the College. This report presents the findings from the 2024 New FACEMs Early Career Survey.

2024 Emergency Department Trainee Placement Survey

P106 Endorsement of research projects

2025 DEMT Survey

P02 Policy on Standard Terminology

P455 End-of-life and palliative care in the emergency department

P11 Policy on Hospital Emergency Department Services for Children

S935 Role of the Paediatric Clinical Lead in Emergency Departments

P936 Policy on the care of LGBTQIA+ISB people in emergency departments

P33 Policy on Emergency Department Disaster Preparedness and Response