ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

This Policy relates to ED preparedness and response to a single or mass presentations by people known or believed to be contaminated by hazardous chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) materials. It applies to materials that have a credible, real or potential risk of harm to any person coming into contact with the material.

All Ethics Vulnerable Patients Submissions

V1.0 30 Oct 2020

SUB462
Draft Sections 4 and 5 of National Statement on Ethical Conduct

ACEM was supportive of the National Health & Medical Research Council’s proposals to review the National Statement, Section 4 but had concerns. ACEM advised that the role of Human Research Ethics Committees is to ensure research is conducted in an ethical manner and incorporated justice, beneficence and respect for human beings.

TAS Cultural safety Rostering and Staffing Rural Regional & Remote Submissions

V1.0 09 Oct 2020

SUB460
Review of the Tasmanian State Service

ACEM response to the Review of Tasmania’s State Service with concerns around EM workforce being able to respond to increasing care needs. Concerns around inadequate levels of staff, reliance on locums, long stays, access block, IT and tech which particularly affects Aboriginal people and patents in rural, regional and remote locations.

All Cultural safety Geriatric EM Mental Health Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Vulnerable Patients Submissions

V1.0 07 Oct 2020

SUB459
MRRF - Australian Medical Research & Innovation Priorities 2020-2022

ACEM considers there is an opportunity to consolidate priorities with regards the MRFF investments, in particular, in data and infrastructure. Further recommendations to create a network of EDs to consolidate existing data, rapidly detect and monitor health outcomes and inform timely improvements in acute health service delivery.

All Policy Disaster Management Public Health & Prevention Triage Standards

V2.0 01 Oct 2020

P33
Policy on Emergency Department Disaster Preparedness and Response

This Policy provides general principles and adopts an all-hazards approach that is applicable to sudden onset events with health impacts that may overwhelm the innate capacity and resources of the ED to cope. This may range from multiple casualty incidents to natural disasters to public health emergencies.

All Cultural safety Public Health & Prevention Submissions

V1.0 28 Sep 2020

SUB457
Consultation Paper for the National Preventive Health Strategy

ACEM acknowledges the role of the National Preventive Health Strategy to provide a 10-year plan for shaping the health and wellbeing of the population. ACEM welcome the commitment for increased investment, however there are concerns that climate change, mental health and the inequities in Indigenous health are missing from the Strategy.

SA Safety & Quality Submissions

V1.0 17 Sep 2020

SUB452
Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Restrictive Practices Bill 2020

ACEM feedback on the South Australian Consultation on the draft consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care (Restrictive Practices) Amendment Bill 2020. ACEM were supportive but suggested improvements around restrictive practices, proposed safeguards, consent, handover, training and implementation and role designation.

NZ Cultural safety Mental Health Submissions

V1.0 11 Sep 2020

SUB455
He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework

ACEM supports for the draft outcomes framework and approach to understanding mental health and wellbeing. It believes that all New Zealanders have the right to access mental health care that is mana-enhancing, and free from stigma and discrimination. This must apply in all mental health care settings.

All Imaging & Testing Standards

V2.0 01 Sep 2020

COR742
Guideline for the Provision of ED Focused Ultrasound Training

This guideline provides guidance to EDs on quality ultrasound training/services. This includes how to: provide the resources, personnel and infrastructure needed to ensure a safe environment for to perform ultrasound; implement a peer review process with image archiving and logbook maintenance; integrate scans with medical records.

All Cultural safety Vulnerable Patients Standards

V1.0 01 Sep 2020

S785
Statement on Indigenous Liaison Officers and Interpreters in Aus EDs

The purpose of this Statement is to specifically advocate for the increased recruitment of Indigenous Health Liaison Officers/Aboriginal Liaison Officers (IHLOs/ALOs) and Australian Indigenous Language Interpreters to emergency departments in Australia. ACEM recognises that these professions are not represented by a peak body.

P30 Policy on Emergency Department Hazardous Material Response Plan

SUB462 Draft Sections 4 and 5 of National Statement on Ethical Conduct

SUB460 Review of the Tasmanian State Service

SUB459 MRRF - Australian Medical Research & Innovation Priorities 2020-2022

P33 Policy on Emergency Department Disaster Preparedness and Response

SUB457 Consultation Paper for the National Preventive Health Strategy

SUB452 Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Restrictive Practices Bill 2020

SUB455 He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework

COR742 Guideline for the Provision of ED Focused Ultrasound Training

S785 Statement on Indigenous Liaison Officers and Interpreters in Aus EDs

P30
Policy on Emergency Department Hazardous Material Response Plan