ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

ACEM supports the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council on legal protections provided to all healthcare staff working throughout Queensland’s hospitals and EDs although could not comment on the specifics of any existing or proposed change to the legal framework but considers that more can be done to reduce the likelihood of violence.

NZ Cultural safety Mental Health Submissions

V1.0 17 Jun 2020

SUB461
NZ: COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan

ACEM was supportive of the Plan principles but had concerns EDs were not recognised as a key part of the Government’s response to the mental health impacts of the pandemic. Recommendations to address out of hours access block, delivery and monitoring, strengthen data across NZ and increase clinical engagement for frontline staff.

All ACEM Research Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Jun 2020

2019 ED Trainee Placement Survey Findings

Survey to assess the extent to which trainees are provided training and a training environment that are appropriate, safe and supportive

All ACEM Research Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Jun 2020

2019 DEMT Survey

ACEM is committed to monitoring and evaluating the FACEM Training Program. This report presents the findings from the 2019 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 ACEM Research Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Workforce Reports

V1.0 01 Jun 2020

2019 FACEM and Trainee Demographic and Workforce Report

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 demographic and work profiles of FACEMs and FACEM Trainees working in Australia and New Zealand, based on data sourced from ACEM's Member Portal as at December 31 2019.

All Policy ED Design Telehealth Standards

V2.0 01 Jun 2020

P395
Policy on Internet Access in the Emergency Department

This Policy aims to ensure that emergency clinical and support staff have appropriate internet access in the emergency department. This will enable access to online resources that are essential for clinical practice and education, including those provided by ACEM on its website.

All Policy Ethics Standards

V2.0 01 Jun 2020

P60
Policy on the Integrity of Data Collection in Emergency Departments

Data collected to measure performance is essential to inform policy and planning decisions. It must be accurate and comprehensive to be an effective tool for analysis and improvement.

All Policy Statement Clinician Wellbeing Ethics Standards

V1.0 01 May 2020

S738
Statement on Gender Equity

This Statement establishes our commitment to gender equity across College activities and the broader emergency medicine (EM) workforce. It outlines objectives and practical recommendations on how ACEM and the emergency medicine community can work towards a future in which everyone working in EM can achieve their full potential.

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

V2.0 01 May 2020

P455
Policy on 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).

NSW Access to Care Mental Health Safety & Quality Submissions

V1.0 01 Apr 2020

SUB441
Inquiry into Health Services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region

ACEM response to the inquiry into the current and future provision of health services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region, NSW. Recommendations for urgent investments in recruitment and staffing, treatment spaces and community-based healthcare, effective models for mental health patients, population growth and resources for acute care.

SUB444 Review of Penalties for Assaults on Public Officers

SUB461 NZ: COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan

2019 ED Trainee Placement Survey Findings

2019 DEMT Survey

2019 FACEM and Trainee Demographic and Workforce Report

P395 Policy on Internet Access in the Emergency Department

P60 Policy on the Integrity of Data Collection in Emergency Departments

S738 Statement on Gender Equity

P455 Policy on End of Life and Palliative Care in the Emergency Department

SUB441 Inquiry into Health Services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region

SUB444
Review of Penalties for Assaults on Public Officers

SUB461
NZ: COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan

P395
Policy on Internet Access in the Emergency Department

P60
Policy on the Integrity of Data Collection in Emergency Departments

S738
Statement on Gender Equity

P455
Policy on End of Life and Palliative Care in the Emergency Department

SUB441
Inquiry into Health Services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region