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Continuing care health service standards [July 2008 and amended March 5, 2013]

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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.

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Strategic directions and future actions : healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for continuing care and seniors’ health in Alberta to meet the changing needs of aging Albertans. The report was released for public review and feedback. There is strong support for the new vision and recommendations of the report from the following respondents: health authorities, provincial professional organizations, consumer organizations, government departments and the public. Alberta Health and Wellness has developed a document entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions, Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta based on the results of the stakeholder, public response and departmental analysis. These strategic directions are designed to shift to the new vision and principles for continuing care and to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee...

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