ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

ACEM's response to the IHPA's consultation into hospital pricing for 2022-23. Key points related to understanding complexity and urgency, the impact of COVID-19 on data and issues related to access block.

NZ Vulnerable Patients Submissions

V1.0 30 Jun 2021

Strategic Plan and Action Plans for the Aotearoa NZ Joint Venture

This is an Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) Joint Venture, that consists of 13 Agencies within NZ, led by Ministry of Justice. Its focus is on eliminating family violence and sexual violence in NZ.

All Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Reports

V1.0 21 Jun 2021

2020 Trainee ED Placement Survey Findings

This is an annual survey that captures training site data to ensure ACEM-accredited sites are providing a safe and supportive environment for FACEM trainees. It is a mandatory survey and 1662 trainees responded to the 2020 survey.

All Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Jun 2021

2020 Annual Site Census Report: part two

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s 2020 Annual Site Census was distributed to all 150 of the ACEM-accredited emergency departments; 149 participated. The census focuses on ED staffing, casemix, resourcing, hospital services, and ED networks. Part two reports on emergency resources, hospital services and networks.

All Clinical Guideline Public Health & Prevention Vulnerable Patients Standards

V5.0 01 Jun 2021

ACEM COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines

This is a framework for EDs to work from in response to the pandemic. Principles applied include the paramount safety of healthcare workers; appropriate, judicious use of personal protective equipment (PPE), planning for the increased numbers of patients requiring critical care services, and special considerations for vulnerable people.

NZ Clinical Guideline Standards

V1.0 01 Jun 2021

Joint Guidelines in the Event of Ambulance Ramping in NZ

This document provides guidance for emergency departments in Aotearoa New Zealand, should ambulance ramping occur.

NZ Access to Care Prehospital & Retrieval Standards

V1.0 01 Jun 2021

Joint Guidelines on Ambulance Ramping in Aotearoa New Zealand

Joint guidelines between the Aotearoa New Zealand ACEM Faculty and St John New Zealand (SJNZ) regarding principles and guidelines in the event of ambulance ramping at EDs in NZ. Its purpose is to provide personnel in hospital EDs and SJNZ ambulances with support in developing and implementing a joint process between their organisations.

All Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Jun 2021

2020 Annual Site Census Report: part one

2020 Annual Site Census Report: part one – emergency department staffing and casemix

All ACEM Research Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 31 May 2021

2020 DEMT Survey

ACEM is committed to monitoring and evaluating the FACEM Training Program. This report presents the findings from the 2020 DEMT Survey, which captures information on how their site is providing a safe and supportive training environment and identifies areas where ACEM can better support them in their role.

All Imaging & Testing Standards

V1.0 01 Apr 2021

S798
Statement on Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices

The mission of ACEM is to promote excellence in clinical diagnosis, research and education with the ultimate goal of ensuring quality care for patients. This statement aims to provide some guidance and recommendations regarding the use of hand-held ultrasound devices in hospital emergency departments in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

SUB487 Response to Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospitals 2022-23

Strategic Plan and Action Plans for the Aotearoa NZ Joint Venture

2020 Trainee ED Placement Survey Findings

2020 Annual Site Census Report: part two

ACEM COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines

Joint Guidelines in the Event of Ambulance Ramping in NZ

Joint Guidelines on Ambulance Ramping in Aotearoa New Zealand

2020 Annual Site Census Report: part one

2020 DEMT Survey

S798 Statement on Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices

SUB487
Response to Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospitals 2022-23

S798
Statement on Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices