The Victorian Emergency Minimum Dataset (VEMD) comprises de-identified demographic, administrative and clinical data detailing presentations at Victorian public hospitals with designated emergency departments.

Collection processes are based on standard definitions that comply with the Emergency Department Care National Minimum Data Set (NMDS).

The available data includes fields relating to patient demographics including residential location, diagnosis and procedures, arrival and departure details.

All Victorian public hospitals with designated emergency departments. The VEMD does not capture emergency department presentations at private hospitals.

Up to 6 week lag

Administrative. The purpose of the collection is to enable comparisons of ED operation and management, particularly in respect to access to services. The collection also aims to assist health service planning and coordination, policy assessment and formulation and epidemiological research.

Victorian state data

Health Records Act 2001 (VIC)

Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014 (VIC)