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Standards for infection prevention and control – accountability and reporting

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The... More ≫

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The purpose of these standards is to promote clarity in regard to the roles and responsibilities of key positions in Alberta Health Services, including senior executives, and medical officers of health with regard to this important aspect of client, worker and public safety. The accountability and reporting standards in this document apply to IPC matters.

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Standards for single-use medical devices : as applied to critical and semi-critical medical devices

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These standards have been developed for use in all health care facilities and settings and apply to critical and semi-critical medical devices. They have been developed with input from experts... More ≫

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These standards have been developed for use in all health care facilities and settings and apply to critical and semi-critical medical devices. They have been developed with input from experts including an infectious disease physician, infection prevention and control professionals, public health professionals and the Health Quality Council of Alberta.

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Provincial review of infection prevention and control

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health... More ≫

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health authorities, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the health professional regulatory bodies to review and advise him on their infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, programs and systems. This report of the provincial review outlines the importance of IPC in the context of Alberta's health system and what was learned about the current state of IPC in Alberta. It identifies directions for moving forward, including specific actions to strengthen and enhance infection prevention and control across the health system in Alberta.

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Preferred accommodation and non-standard goods or services : provincial policy framework

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of... More ≫

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of non-standard (enhanced) goods and services and preferred accommodation.

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Report to Albertans : rationale of Minister’s approval of proposal under the Health Care Protection Act

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Provides the rationale of Minister’s approval of proposal under the Health Care Protection Act.

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Healthy aging : new directions for care : Long Term Care Review final report. Part one: overview

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In November 1997, Health Minister Halvar Jonson initiated a comprehensive, two-year review of long term care services in the province. The purpose was to consult with Albertans, review trends and... More ≫

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In November 1997, Health Minister Halvar Jonson initiated a comprehensive, two-year review of long term care services in the province. The purpose was to consult with Albertans, review trends and alternatives, consider the impact of an aging population, and develop a comprehensive direction for moving Alberta’s continuing care system into a new millenium. A Long Term Care Policy Advisory Committee was established to guide the review, provide advice on specific issues and develop recommendations for the future. In November 1999 the Committee presented its report to the government. Part One of this report provides an overview and highlights of the Committee’s new vision for continuing care and meeting the needs of an aging population in the province. It includes key recommendations both for addressing immediate pressing needs and for implementing new directions for the future.

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