EC24
EMERGENCY CENTRE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
ADVANCING EMERGENCY CARE TOGETHER
The Emergency Care Association of South Africa was established by a group of independent emergency care service providers who share a commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety.
The Association is an unincorporated, non-profit collaborative body. It does not provide healthcare services itself, employ clinicians, or make decisions on behalf of its Members. Each Member practice remains fully and independently responsible for its own patients, staff, and operations.
Our Purpose EC24 exists to promote the quality, safety, consistency, and development of emergency healthcare services across South Africa, through collaboration in areas such as:
Clinical quality improvement
Non-binding clinical protocols and operating recommendations
Triage standards and clinical pathways
Staffing competencies and resuscitation standards
Continuing professional development and training
Research, benchmarking, and evidence-based practice
Emergency preparedness and innovation
Advocacy for appropriate healthcare standards
Leadership EC24 is governed collectively by its Members, led by an elected President and Vice-President who represent the Association and chair its activities.