ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

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

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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.

NZ Leadership Reports

V1.0 01 Apr 2021

Report on the Health and Disability System Review

This is a Commentary Paper on the final report of the Health and Disability System Review. It was presented to the Transition Unit, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).

NZ Clinical Guideline Submissions

V1.0 31 Mar 2021

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National Sepsis Action Plan

The NZ National Sepsis Action Plan outlines an equitable, inclusive, evidence based and dynamic approach to sepsis prevention, recognition and treatment. The strong governance model and building on system strengths to overcome the barriers will ensure success.

All Mental Health Vulnerable Patients Submissions

V1.0 24 Mar 2021

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Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

ACEM’s comments to the Australian Government for reforms that deliver timely access to appropriate mental health care, with immediate focus on after-hours care as a viable alternative to EDs. The next National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan must include priority actions to reduce the reliance of mental health patients on EDs.

All Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Mar 2021

2020 New FACEMs Early Career Survey

Understanding how and where our emergency medicine workforce is working and the issues they face is important to ACEM and workforce planning. This report presents the findings from the 2020 new Fellows Early Career Survey.

All Policy Statement Access to Care Standards

V4.0 01 Mar 2021

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Statement on Access Block

Access block is the single most serious issue facing EDs in Australia and New Zealand as it negatively affects the provision of safe, timely and quality medical care. The statement outlines the key issues impacting on the capability of EDs, and emergency specialists, in providing timely care for patients in a safe environment.

All Policy Disaster Management Public Health & Prevention Standards

V4.0 01 Mar 2021

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Policy on Public Health

ACEM believes that emergency medicine has important and unique roles and responsibilities in the advancement of public health. Emergency medicine has significant overlays with public health, particularly in three key areas: health protection, health promotion, and Emergency Management and Disaster Response.

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

Report on the Health and Disability System Review

SUB474 National Sepsis Action Plan

SUB476 Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention