ACEM - Standards and Advocacy Library

Terminology relating to emergency medicine, as defined in this document, is applicable to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and to the verbal and written communications of all Fellows, trainees and ACEM staff when undertaking work for the College.

All Policy Leadership Roles & Responsibilities in the ED Safety & Quality Standards

V6.0 24 Mar 2023

P07
Policy on Clinical Privileges for Emergency Physicians

The clinical privileges of emergency physicians (FACEMs) include direct clinical patient care, supervision of clinical staff, clinical support and risk management. Activities include quality assurance, teaching, research, participation in the maintenance of professional standards, and working with ACEM to further emergency medicine.

All Guideline Policy Documentation & Handover Safety & Quality Standards

V3.0 24 Mar 2023

G29
Ensuring Correct Patient, Side and Site Procedures in EDs

Every member of staff in the ED must be vigilant that the correct patient, side and site are treated. The patient, or representative, should be involved in these processes wherever possible. If staff have any reason to believe that the incorrect patient side or site is being treated, they must act immediately without fear of criticism.

All Policy ED Design EM Classification Standards

V5.0 23 Mar 2023

P20
Policy on Emergency Department Signage

This document outlines a policy position on the signage that should be used to denote emergency departments. It is a matter of public safety that if a facility is signposted as an ‘Emergency Department’ or ‘Emergency’ then it must comply with a minimum standard as defined in the ACEM Statement on the Delineation of Emergency Departments.

All Safety & Quality Standards

V2.0 27 Feb 2023

SOP781
Management of Mortality Case Summaries

This document sets out the procedure for the review of inquest findings and recommendations referred to ACEM by Coroners to ensure that, where possible, these recommendations are adopted, including communicating Coroners’ findings to College members.

AU Telehealth Submissions

19 Feb 2023

SUB548
Sub to Draft Revised Guidelines: Telehealth Consults with Patients

The Medical Board of Australia is updating the Guidelines for Telehealth Consultations with Patients. The Guidelines had not been updated since 2013 and required revision in light of the rise of telehealth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinician Wellbeing Rostering and Staffing Rural Regional & Remote Workforce Reports

V1.0 10 Feb 2023

2022 New FACEMs Early Career Survey 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 findings from the 2022 New FACEMs Early Career Survey.

Mental Health Submissions

V1.0 01 Feb 2023

Submission to National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy

ACEM made a submission on the draft National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy to provide context and detail of how the under resourced mental health system, and ED access block contributes to people presenting with mental health concerns experiencing discrimination and stigma when seeking the support they need.

All Documentation & Handover Standards

V1.8 17 Jan 2023

PR106
Policy on Endorsement of Research Projects

This policy outlines criteria used by the Research Committee in determining whether or not a research proposal is suitable for ACEM endorsement. It applies to applicants and ACEM Fellows acting in an official capacity on behalf of the College as members of the ACEM Research Committee, the ACEM CTN Executive, and the ACEM EDEN Executive.

All Clinician Wellbeing Cultural safety Standards

V1.0 02 Jan 2023

S866
Statement on Parenting in Emergency Medicine (S866)

It is entirely achievable for ACEM members / trainees to have a rewarding career in EM as a parent. This statement joins a wider dialogue on how we treat parents and caregivers, and how we enable them to sustain their wellbeing and have long and satisfying careers.

P02 Policy on Standard Terminology

P07 Policy on Clinical Privileges for Emergency Physicians

G29 Ensuring Correct Patient, Side and Site Procedures in EDs

P20 Policy on Emergency Department Signage

SOP781 Management of Mortality Case Summaries

SUB548 Sub to Draft Revised Guidelines: Telehealth Consults with Patients