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Continuing care health service standards : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality, individualized health care services, provided to clients receiving publicly funded services from type 1 and type 2 home and community care providers residents of type A and type B continuing care homes. This includes assessed health and personal care services provided by nurses, therapists, health care aides and other health care professionals.

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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Immunization and adverse reactions following immunization (Imm/ARI) : permissible values

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This document, also known as the Immunization Data Standard Code Tables, provides guidelines for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. It outlines the permissible... More ≫

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This document, also known as the Immunization Data Standard Code Tables, provides guidelines for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. It outlines the permissible values for various data elements required for submission, ensuring compliance with established business rules and program validation rules specific to Alberta's immunization programs and the Alberta Immunization Regulation. Organized in a systematic manner, the document includes essential data elements required to minimize data rejections and errors due to incorrect or improper data structure and format.

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Immunization batch data submission and response guidelines

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This document defines the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or... More ≫

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This document defines the requirements for the electronic submission of immunization data to Alberta Health. Adherence to this document will ensure minimal data rejection due to incorrect or improper data structure and format. In addition to the business rules identified in the data submission and response guidelines, there are program validation rules specific to the immunization programs established in Alberta. A comprehensive listing of all program validation rules that should be adhered to may be found in this document.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living program manual Section OP : orthotic and prosthetic benefits

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty... More ≫

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty supplier roles and responsibilities. The program manual also includes policies and procedures for each benefit area and approved product lists. The manual is broken into sections for easier reference.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living program manual Section B : small bathing and toileting benefits

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty... More ≫

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty supplier roles and responsibilities. The manual also includes policies and procedures and approved products lists for each benefit area.

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Duty to notify – decision guide

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Operators and providers must notify the Continuing Care Licensing Office of specific serious circumstances within 48 hours. Specific serious events include those that are a health or safety risk... More ≫

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Operators and providers must notify the Continuing Care Licensing Office of specific serious circumstances within 48 hours. Specific serious events include those that are a health or safety risk to clients or residents, or may jeopardize the ability of the operator or provider to provide care. Use the Duty to Notify Decision Guide to determine if an incident is reportable.

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Allied health practitioner’s resource guide

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The purpose of this guide is to help allied health practitioners (dental surgeons, optometrists, podiatrists) and their billing staff prepare claims for services that are insured under the Alberta... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to help allied health practitioners (dental surgeons, optometrists, podiatrists) and their billing staff prepare claims for services that are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), and follow up, if necessary, after claims have been assessed. The information in this guide will help users: understand what must be included on all claims to the AHCIP; ensure that data entered on a claim is up-to-date; verify a patient's health care coverage; and understand the Alberta Health Statement of Assessment and Statement of Account. This guide is designed for use in conjunction with the Schedule of Benefits.

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Physician’s resource guide

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The purpose of this guide is to help physicians and their billing staff prepare claims for services that are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), and follow up, if... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to help physicians and their billing staff prepare claims for services that are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), and follow up, if necessary, after claims have been assessed. The information in this guide will help users: understand what must be included on all claims to the AHCIP; ensure that data entered on a claim is up-to-date; verify a patient's health care coverage; and understand the Alberta Health Statement of Assessment and Statement of Account. This guide is designed for use in conjunction with the Schedule of Medical Benefits.

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