Out of Hospital Emergency Care (OHEC) Committee
This committee focuses on the pre-hospital environment, ensuring care starts before the patient reaches the hospital. OHEC works closely with our partner Association of Ambulance Professionals Uganda. (AAPU)
Mandate: Develops protocols for emergency care outside traditional settings, trains first responders, and advocates for the welfare of pre-hospital providers. They also promote the use of technology and telemedicine to improve access. Through our work in digitalizing the CFAR training.
Nursing Committee
ECAU empowers nurses as critical pillars of emergency care. Mandate: Develops nursing protocols, oversees continuing nursing education, monitors the quality of nursing care, and advocates for the rights and welfare of nurses working in emergency settings.
Training Committee
Mandate: Responsible for coordination and support of BEC training in Uganda. Develops and implements training programs based on the needs of our members. Organise and share CPD programs to our members. They monitor training effectiveness, identify educational gaps, and collaborate with institutions to ensure high-quality delivery.
Research and Innovation Committee
This committee drives our "Evidence" pillar of our strategic plan. Mandate: Identifies current research trends, evaluates local advancements, and implements projects to improve practice. They are responsible for facilitating the dissemination of findings and providing education on the latest innovations.
Advocacy, Partnership, and Publicity Committee
This committee serves as the external voice of ECAU, fulfilling the "Advocacy" pillar. Mandate: Engages key stakeholders (government officials), manages the society’s website and social media, identifies sponsors/donors, and leads public awareness campaigns on how to access emergency care. This committee also oversees our events and conferences.
