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Getting started : continuing care licensing handbook

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the... More ≫

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the questions prospective operators may have when applying for a licence to provide continuing care services. It describes how to apply for a licence and what is expected of licensed operators. It also describes what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of accommodations and what to expect when a provider is in contravention with Alberta Health and enforcement is required. We encourage prospective operators to schedule a pre-consultation meeting with the Continuing Care Licensing Office to discuss their plans before starting this application process

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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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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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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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Continuing care health service standards

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum... More ≫

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of publicly funded health care. The CCHSS direct requirements related to the provision of publicly funded health care in the continuing care system, applying to operators providing facility-based care in continuing care homes as well as those providing home and community care.

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Continuing care health service standards [2016]

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service... More ≫

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The CCHSS represent a legislated requirement and set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care.

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Accommodation standards and licensing information guide. Revision 5

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and... More ≫

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and monitor long-term care accommodations. The information contained within will provide explanation and rationales on the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act and Regulation, as well as information to assist both supportive living and long-term care operators to comply with provincial accommodation standards.

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Continuing care health service standards [2008]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. This version of the standards is a result of consultations with the regional health authorities, continuing care operators/agencies, professional associations and other stakeholders in November, 2007 with the intent to clarify language and accountability.

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Continuing care health service standards [2007]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. These standards were developed as a result of the public consultations undertaken by the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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Supportive living accommodation standards [2007]

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The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure that all supportive living facilities maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure that all supportive living facilities maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of life of Albertans living in those facilities. The Accommodation Standards will direct operators of supportive living facilities in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The Accommodation Standards are based on the input provided to the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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