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COVID-19 information : guidance for schools (K-12) and school buses

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This guidance is intended to support school and school authority leaders in reducing opportunities for transmission of COVID-19 in schools under the 2021-22 School Year Plan.

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Rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening : program overview

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This document outlines Alberta’s rapid test program and how organizations can apply for rapid tests.

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Resource guide for managing COVID-19 cases in school (K-12) settings

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This resource guide is designed to assist Alberta schools in addressing COVID-19 in the school setting. This includes information on case notification, school follow-up, exclusions, outbreaks and... More ≫

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This resource guide is designed to assist Alberta schools in addressing COVID-19 in the school setting. This includes information on case notification, school follow-up, exclusions, outbreaks and public reporting.

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Guidance for respiratory illness prevention and management in schools

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The guidance provided in this document is intended to support schools and school authority leaders in reducing the risk of transmission of respiratory infections (including COVID-19, influenza and... More ≫

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The guidance provided in this document is intended to support schools and school authority leaders in reducing the risk of transmission of respiratory infections (including COVID-19, influenza and common colds) among students, staff and visitors by providing options to integrate good public health practices into normal operations under the 2021-22 School Year Plan.

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Public health management of respiratory illness in schools : questions and answers for school administrators

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Students in Alberta will return to school for fall 2021, with in-person learning for the majority of students. In order to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory... More ≫

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Students in Alberta will return to school for fall 2021, with in-person learning for the majority of students. In order to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, schools will incorporate recommendations that support good public health practices into their normal operations for the 2021-2022 school year. This includes supporting all staff and eligible students to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza, implementing environmental measures such as maintaining ventilation systems and routine cleaning standards, promoting hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and staying home when sick. Schools will not be expected to follow all the previous measures used during the 2020-2021 school year.

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Considerations for rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening

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Provides additional advice for organizations and operators that are considering a rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening program.

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Rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening : frequently asked questions

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Common questions from organizations and operators on how to implement and run a rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening program.

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Guidance for rapid asymptomatic COVID-19 screening in Alberta

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This document outlines the parameters and guidelines for conducting asymptomatic screening using rapid tests in all settings.

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Into focus : calling attention to youth opioid use in Alberta. Government of Alberta’s response to the office of the child and youth advocate

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017.... More ≫

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017. The review identified opportunities for system improvements in five areas, with five corresponding recommendations. All five recommendations have been accepted by the Government of Alberta, as outlined in this document.

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Alberta Health Care Aide competency profile

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Outlines the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attitudes required by all health care aides (HCAs) who deliver care in Alberta. The purpose of profile is to: outline core competencies for HCAs;... More ≫

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Outlines the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attitudes required by all health care aides (HCAs) who deliver care in Alberta. The purpose of profile is to: outline core competencies for HCAs; provide the foundation upon which to build the provincial HCA curriculum; provide guidelines for developing competency assessment tools and methods; provide reference for developing HCA job descriptions; and act as a resource to assist HCAs, the public, employers, and other health care team members to understand HCA core competencies.

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