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Opioid agonist therapy Gap Coverage Program : information for health care providers

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet provides information for health care providers about the OAT Gap Coverage Program, which is designed to provide immediate, no-cost access to OAT drugs for patients who do not have supplementary health benefit coverage.

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Opioid agonist therapy Gap Coverage Program : information for patients

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet provides information for patients about Gap Coverage Program, which is designed to provide immediate, no-cost access to OAT drugs for patients who do not have supplementary health benefit coverage.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Addiction and mental health supports

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will... More ≫

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will be given to individuals by law enforcement when addiction and mental health concerns are suspected, and will assist with connecting those individuals with appropriate community agencies, support and resources.

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Occupational hygiene reports : requirements and tips : OHS information for employers and service providers

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Describes what Alberta OHS expects to see in an occupational hygiene report. The bulletin also addresses competency requirements and necessary qualifications.

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Ground Ambulance Regulation

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors,... More ≫

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors, ambulance operators and ambulance attendants and expands classes of ambulances to improve current and future EMS delivery.

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Emergency Powers Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes that in exercising emergency powers, the Minister or regional health authority are subject to the regulation and sets out the information to be made available when... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes that in exercising emergency powers, the Minister or regional health authority are subject to the regulation and sets out the information to be made available when exercising the emergency powers.

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Ambulance safety inspection manual. Volume 5

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A manual describing the requirements for safety inspections on ambulances in Alberta. To be used by certified journeypersons who are registered with the Government of Alberta and approved to... More ≫

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A manual describing the requirements for safety inspections on ambulances in Alberta. To be used by certified journeypersons who are registered with the Government of Alberta and approved to perform safety inspection. Includes reasons an ambulance may be deemed out of service for safety reasons.

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Canada-Alberta transfer payment agreement on the Implementation of the National Action Plan to end gender-based violence

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On November 8th, 2022 at the 40th Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women, ministers endorsed the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based... More ≫

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On November 8th, 2022 at the 40th Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women, ministers endorsed the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence; a ten-year, collaborative approach to ending gender-based violence. The Department for Women and Gender Equality Canada is funding provinces and territories to supplement and enhance services and supports within their jurisdictions to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors. The purpose of the agreement is to support Alberta's implementation of the National Action Plan based on our specific context and priorities.

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Potential Serious Incidents (PSIs) reporting : PSI WCB sector report 2021

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and occupations of injured workers. Reports are provided by industry sectors, as defined by the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board.

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