ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

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 Documentation & Handover Imaging & Testing Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Standards

V4.0 22 Aug 2023

P54
Policy on the Follow-up of Results of Investigations Ordered from EDs

This document relates to follow up of results of investigations ordered from emergency departments (EDs). ACEM recognises that investigation ordering is an integral part of emergency medicine. Clinicians in EDs must ensure the results of investigations ordered from that department are followed up within a clinically appropriate timeframe.

All Policy Prehospital & Retrieval Rural Regional & Remote Telehealth Standards

V2.0 22 Aug 2023

P181
Policy on Provision of EM Telephone Support to Health Professionals

Advice given to medical colleagues by telephone cannot constitute a full assessment, and ED staff should err on the side of caution in providing an opinion. Where advice is given, the date, time and the advice should be documented, as should the identity and role of the caller, and the patient for whom advice was given.

All Policy End of Life Care Ethics Standards

V4.0 22 Aug 2023

P34
Policy on Organ and Tissue Donation

This Policy outlines the responsibilities of emergency physicians within the organ and tissue donation process. The principles accord with the Best Practice Guideline for Offering Organ and Tissue Donation in Australia. The Policy does not give clinical advice on donor identification, management or assessment for medical suitability.

All Guideline Policy Public Health & Prevention Standards

V6.0 22 Aug 2023

G26
Guidelines for Reducing the Spread of Infectious Disease in EDs

All ED staff have a role in reducing communicable disease transmission. This document advises on infection prevention and control practices for ED staff members, including ancillary as well as medical and nursing staff. Hospital and ED management are also in scope to ensure good practice is promoted within the ED and across the hospital.

Policy Access to Care Telehealth Standards

V2.0 22 Aug 2023

P44
Policy on Provision of EM Telephone Advice to the General Public

This is a policy of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College). This document relates to the provision of emergency medical advice over the telephone to patients, carers and non-health professionals who telephone a hospital emergency department.

Statement Access to Care Cultural safety Ethics Public Health & Prevention Standards

V1.0 22 Aug 2023

S881
Statement on Health and Human Rights

This document is a position statement of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) and relates to health and human rights. It is applicable to all ACEM members and represents a standard for our membership to uphold and maintain.

Statement Access to Care Workforce Standards

V1.0 22 Aug 2023

S880
Statement on the Impact of Urgent Care Centres on EDs in Australia

Timely access to community-based healthcare is a fundamental tenet of healthcare in Australia. ACEM supports any successful initiatives that improve access to primary healthcare.

All Workforce Reports

27 Jul 2023

2022 Trainee ED Placement Survey

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

AU Access to Care Resource Stewardship Workforce Submissions

13 Jul 2023

SUB613
ACEM's National Health Reform Agreement Addendum Submission

ACEM's submission to the review of the National Health Reform Agreement Addendum 2020-2025 that was commissioned by Health Ministers of the Commonwealth and all States and Territories.

Research report 2022 DEMT Survey

P54 Policy on the Follow-up of Results of Investigations Ordered from EDs

P181 Policy on Provision of EM Telephone Support to Health Professionals

P34 Policy on Organ and Tissue Donation

G26 Guidelines for Reducing the Spread of Infectious Disease in EDs

P44 Policy on Provision of EM Telephone Advice to the General Public

S881 Statement on Health and Human Rights

S880 Statement on the Impact of Urgent Care Centres on EDs in Australia