ACEM refutes comments by
@AndrewLittleMP
in the
@nzherald
and stands by Dr John Bonning’s assertion that NZ EDs are under extreme and unprecedented pressure.
Data supporting
@johnubonn
's statements has been provided to Mr Little.
Statement:
ACEM is disappointed and saddened by the repeal of
#Medevac
legislation. Medical colleges were united in calling for Medevac to stay. Everyone deserves access to medical care – emergency medicine doctors will not forget those who remain in offshore detention.
"ED doctors don't want yoga sessions and resilience training, they want an environment where their skills can be put to good use. If ED doctors aren't resilient, who is?"
- Dr Susan Ieraci
#ACEM19
#acemvolunteers
New release! We've just published Clinical Guidelines for the Management of COVID-19 in Australasian Emergency Departments.
All our latest guidelines and resources are being hosted at:
@ACEMPresident
Dr Clare Skinner spoke to
@latingle
on
@abc730
about Australia's health system in crisis. "This is not a COVID phenomenon. This has been building for years. We're seeing the fault-lines exposed through COVID." Watch now:
ACEM congratulates St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Emergency Department as a recipient of the group ACEM Wellbeing Award 2023.
The ED was nominated for introducing two unique initiatives to improve the wellbeing of EM staff – a wellness coaching and counselling program, and block
Hospital emergency departments and staff are facing extreme pressures as we contend with providing ‘business-as-usual’ urgent care over the busy summer period, as well as increasing COVID-19 presentations. Full
@acempresident
statement -
FACEM
@claski
has been elected as the College’s next President-Elect, following the conduct of an election in which more than 1200 Fellows cast a vote. Congratulations Clare! Full statement:
We want to thank all nurses, in emergency departments and beyond, for the care they exhibit and the skill with which they practice. Through good times and bad, you stand with us, and we stand with you. Thank you.
#InternationalNursesDay
.
@acemonline
is pleased to announce the commencement of Dr Clare Skinner as ACEM President.
@claski
's two-year term begins today following
@johnubonn
's term as ACEM’s first president from Aotearoa New Zealand. Full statement:
Today is Emergency Medicine Day, a
@EuropSocEM
initiative to unite people and decision-makers to think about emergency medicine and care, and to consider the critical need across the world for access to such care and the systems, people and structures that sustain it.
#EMday
There is a line-up of fantastic speakers at the ACEM Spring Symposium 2022!
View all the speakers and their presentations throughout the programme here:
Register for virtual or in-person attendance:
#ACEMSS22
#MahiTahi
The holidays can be a very busy time in EDs. Thank you to all the incredible emergency doctors, staff and all emergency responders working over this period to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Be safe, be well and thank you for your amazing work.
In response to media reports, Dr
@RaghwanShani
says there is no such thing as ‘best’ or ‘worst’ performing EDs as they are part of an interconnected web of under-resourced health services.
"People will receive the same dedication from ED staff, wherever they attend. If you need
ACEM is proud to support
#CrazySocks4Docs
on Friday, June 1 – a campaign that aims to raise awareness of mental health among doctors Wear your most colourful, zany, funky, silly, odd socks, upload the pic
@gdtoogood
@crazysocks4Docs
@ShyamanM
Unfortunately we learned today that one of our College members, like many other Victorian health workers, has tested positive for COVID-19. She is well but has chosen to isolate in a hotel at this time to minimise the risk to her family.
Today we stand with
@ama_media
and other specialist medical bodies seeking urgent treatment and healthcare for families and children currently detained on Nauru. Our responsibility for high-quality healthcare is to all populations. See:
@JudkinsSimon
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine expresses sadness and offers deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former College President, Associate Professor Joseph Epstein, following his passing overnight.
Australia’s emergency doctors warn that patients will continue to suffer increasingly long waits for care, after an ACEM member survey revealed large numbers of medical positions in emergency departments remain unfilled for the 2023 clinical year.
Read:
Historically, there has been no specific, recognised training path/qualification for doctors in
#PHRM
. From 2020, structured training and education in PHRM will be available via a diploma and advanced diploma.
@ANZCA
@ACRRM
@CICMANZ
#coming2020
Saddened to hear about the incident at Flinders Street Station, Melbourne. Our thoughts are with those affected, their family and friends. Our thanks goes to the emergency services who are responding.
Couldn't get to
#acemws19
, or suffering from withdrawal symptoms? FACEM Dr Clare Skinner (
@claski
) shared her personal journey in emergency medicine & what she has relied on to not just survive but thrive. These are her words...
@virtualruth
@johnubonn
Congratulations to the Royal Hobart Hospital ED, winner of the ACEM Wellbeing Award (Group/ED) 2022. RHH ED was nominated for its various initiatives embedded in everyday work, designed to mitigate stresses & improve patient care within an inclusive & cohesive team & community.
This morning some College staff gathered to acknowledge and celebrate
#CrazySocks4Docs
Day. We hope you're having a great day. We also want to remind everyone that support is available:
Thanks for all of your sacrifices so far Melbournians and Victorians. Together we have driven the COVID-19 numbers down. It is important to pause and recognise what we have together achieved for our community.
Congratulations to St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Emergency Department who are a recipient of the ACEM Foundation Al Spilman Award for Culturally Safe EDs for their initiative: ‘Indigenous Health Equity Working Group’.
@StVHealthAust
Congratulations to all the recipients at last night’s inaugural ACEM Awards Ceremony. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise emergency medicine practitioners for their dedicated work throughout 2019-2022.
The
@aihw
ED care report 2020-21 shows that the Australian healthcare system is not fit for purpose. Fixing it now, and for the future, requires a whole-of-system approach, more staff & beds & massive investment in aged care & the NDIS. Full statement :
Just wanted to give a big shoutout and thanks to our fabulous members who, as well as working on the frontline in EDs throughout the pandemic, took the time out to write guidelines for their colleagues.
“The world Is filled with unintelligent people with so much overconfidence and intelligent people with so much self-doubt; I have something to say for the intelligent people with self doubt - get over it.” - Dr Bob Brown 🙌💪😆
#ACEM19
#ACEMvolunteers
We are campaigning for high-quality and appropriate healthcare for asylum seekers on Nauru. Want to get involved?
#doctorsforasylumseekers
signage is available on our website (). Print it. Take a picture. Post it. Tag us. Tell your friends.
@JudkinsSimon
South Australia's psychiatrists & emergency physicians jointly welcome SA Labor's $182m mental health pledge, incl. 300 extra hospital beds. All political parties must now outline their plans to fix SA’s broken mental health system.
#votehealth
@ranzcp
Shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic events unfolding in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our thoughts are with those affected, their family and friends. Our thanks goes to the emergency services who are responding
@JudkinsSimon
@johnubonn
Congratulations to Professor Simon Craig, recipient of the ACEM Foundation International Development Fund Grant 2022. Simon will receive $50k to support his project 'Developing a paediatric emergency medication book for Sri Lanka' at Monash Health.
ACEM recognises
#Omicron
is causing concern for acute
#healthcare
workers & renews calls for a system-wide approach to prepare for more cases.
@acemonline
urges decision makers to include ED directors & nurse managers in
#COVID19
conversations & plans.
When Minutes Matter, a collection of short stories from Global Emergency Care clinicians, was launched at
#ICEM22
where we heard exceptional tales of triumph & resistance from the authors.
Purchase onsite at
#ICEM22
at the ACEM Lounge or online:
It is important not to neglect urgent medical needs in times of COVID-19. Delaying seeking medical attention for severe illness or health issues can make bad situations much worse. Read ACEM’s full statement here:
@johnubonn
@JudkinsSimon
Joint Statement: Emergency doctors and nurses in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are urging people to play it safe this festive season to avoid preventable trips to overcrowded and understaffed EDs
@CENAorg
@NursingCENNZ
It is unacceptable for people needing mental health support to wait 8, 12, 24hrs - even days - in an ED for definitive psychiatric care.
#COVID19
has added to pressures and issues we have been raising for years. Our systems must do better.
A voice for Indigenous people: A clear and welcome path to self-determination and reconciliation.
In the lead-up to the October 14
#VoiceToParliament
referendum, read the full EMA Journal editorial from the Co-Chair of ACEM’s Indigenous Health Committee Dr Glenn Harrison now.
Today is the one-year anniversary of the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with victims, families, first responders, ED staff, hospitals and the community. Kia kaha, kia kotahi ra. As-salaam alaikum – our strength is our unity. Peace be unto you
A distressed 34-year-old woman urgently needs inpatient mental health care but gets stuck in a noisy ED for 52 hours, as there are no available mental health beds. This isn’t normal. This isn’t safe. This can be fixed.
#ItsAnEmergency
#VoteHealth
#SAVotes
Overnight
@claski
was confirmed at the College's new President-Elect, while Immediate Past President
@JudkinsSimon
stepped down from his role on the ACEM Board. Congratulations to both on tremendous work as advocates for ACEM and emergency medicine.
ACEM is warning of escalating risks to patient safety and lives as crowding makes a dangerous return to Australian and New Zealand emergency departments. Full statement -
Wishing all a safe and happier new year as we reach the end of 2020. Special thoughts and thanks to ED staff and all emergency services personnel working over the holiday period, caring for communities at the end of a very tough year. We hope for a brighter 2021.
Congratulations Dr John Bonning (
@johnubonn
), elected President-Elect. Dr Bonning will take office at ACEM's AGM, to be held on 18 November 2018
@JudkinsSimon
ACEM is concerned ‘GP-type patients’ are once again being blamed for crowding in Queensland EDs while the root systemic causes contributing to hospital access block remain un-addressed.
@johnubonn
@hansendisease
Full statement:
The College is deeply saddened at reports of the death of Victorian emergency nurse Gillian Dempsey from COVID-19. We offer our deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Read our full joint statement with
@CENAorg
here:
ACEM congratulates Dr Jen Macqueen as the recipient of the individual ACEM Wellbeing Award 2023.
Jen was nominated for championing initiatives in her ED that focused on the wellbeing of colleagues, promoted peer-to-peer support and encouraged staff to check in on each other
Tonight at
#ACEMVIC
, Professor George Braitberg received ACEM Service Award for significant services to the College & Emergency Medicine. We honour his
#leadership
and dedication 👏
@acemonline
@JudkinsSimon
A 68-year-old man with a bleed on the brain needs inpatient care but gets stuck in the ED for more than 10 hours as there are no available hospital beds. This isn't normal. This isn't safe. This can be fixed. SA needs more inpatient beds.
#ItsAnEmergency
#VoteHealth
#SAVotes
The College has released a statement following
@4corners
on Monday night. It raised a number of issues, including acccess block and overcrowding.
@JudkinsSimon
says 'the gridlock in EDs means ... the risks to patients are heightened'. Read more:
We're collating resources relating to COVID-19 on our website. The Management of Respiratory Disease Outbreaks guide includes scalable suggestions for care, according to your patient numbers, severity of disease and the staff and resources available.
This Emergency Medicine Day, ACEM President Dr Clare Skinner writes that we must work together to ensure safety in the emergency department and change the culture that tells us a lack of safety is just part of the job – because it isn’t. Read more:
🚁 Updates have landed over on our DipPHRM page! We've listed some of our already accredited training sites, released information on enrolment (opening December!), and more. Get the latest:
@ANZCA
@ACRRM
@CICMANZ
@RACGP
📷
@kerno62
This morning we have released Nowhere else to go: why Australia’s health system results in people with mental illness getting ‘stuck’ in emergency departments.
@johnubonn
@JudkinsSimon
@claski
@Mitch_Inst
Did you know? Our live clinical guidelines for COVID-19 include a section on workforce wellbeing, including advice on risk management, staffing and psychosocial considerations. Check them out:
#EMWW2020
That’s a wrap for
#ICEM22
. A big thanks to the organising committee, plus all delegates, speakers and volunteers who’ve come together to participate and consider
#BetterCareForABetterWorld
.
Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. ACEM staff proudly support
#CrazySocks4Docs
Day. To help spread the message and encourage doctors to start talking about their mental health.
‘All healthcare workers have a right to be safe at work, and violence cannot be tolerated in emergency departments, hospital and healthcare environments.’
A new vote is coming for FACEMs. We want to embed the College's commitment to health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Māori in our Constitution.
@johnubonn
@JudkinsSimon
Congratulations, Dinesh! A wonderful achievement and well deserved. Dr Palipana will be at
#ACEM20
as part of our equity workshop on Friday morning (27/11).
Dr Dinesh Palipana is the recipient of the Queensland
@ausoftheyear
. He advocates for equitable treatment of people with disabilities, & contributed to advancing treatment of spinal cord injuries & restoring functions for people with paralysis.
#queensland
#ausoftheyear
We are pleased to announce the ACEM Wellbeing Award, which celebrates the initiative(s) of individual(s), groups and EDs that have actively enhance the wellbeing of their ED colleagues. Nominations are open until 9 October. Check out:
@JudkinsSimon
🚁 Prepare for take-off.
#DipPHRM
is launching term 3 of the 2020 medical year. Site accreditation will commence in mid-February and trainees may enrol following that accreditation. Hit our website () for all the latest.
@ANZCA
@CICMANZ
@RACGP
@ACRRM
Any form of violence, be it physical or verbal, cannot be tolerated in emergency departments, hospitals and healthcare settings. Staff, patients and their carers have the right to be safe in these environments.
ACEM stands by statements given by
@ACEMPresident
Dr Clare Skinner and other emergency physicians at the NSW Ambulance Ramping and Access Block Inquiry.
Each statement is representative of the issues experienced by emergency doctors across NSW.
Read:
Did you know? The College is now displaying five flags at the entryway to its Australian office. The flags represent Australia, New Zealand, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, and the Tino Rangatiratanga of Māori. ACEM is proud to be a diverse and bi-national College.
We are delighted to share that both resolutions in the Constitution vote have passed. By an overwhelming number, FACEMs voted for changes to enable Board participation from the general membership and a community representative.
#getonBoard
@JudkinsSimon
President's Blog: Excited about
#ACEM18
,
@JudkinsSimon
writes about the unique opportunity to increase diversity on ACEM governance structures. 'Women are underrepresented at Board level, & we have had only one female President. This must change'
@claski
"That our hospitals are unable to meet the needs of South Australia before we even begin to see the impact of COVID-19 is mind-boggling." ACEM statement on ramping at the Women's and Children's Hospital: