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Worker fatally attacked

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an examination room.

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Getting started : licensing for residential addiction treatment service providers

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This guide assists service providers of residential addiction treatment facilities in meeting the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Mental Health Services Protection Act. Getting Started answers... More ≫

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This guide assists service providers of residential addiction treatment facilities in meeting the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Mental Health Services Protection Act. Getting Started answers the questions that service providers may have when applying for a licence to provide residential addiction treatment services. It describes the Act’s requirements, how to apply for a licence, and what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of service providers who provide residential addiction treatment services in Alberta. It also describes what to expect when a service provider is in non-compliance with the legislation and enforcement is required. The guide also includes tools, such as checklists and templates, to support service providers.

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Personal information protection policy for small and medium-size businesses

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Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act, which came into force on January 1, 2004, requires every organization to designate an individual to be responsible for the organization’s compliance... More ≫

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Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act, which came into force on January 1, 2004, requires every organization to designate an individual to be responsible for the organization’s compliance with the Act. The Act also requires organizations to develop and follow reasonable personal information protection policies and practices to enable them to comply with the Act.

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Guidelines for developing a personal information code for professional regulatory organizations

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The Personal Information Protection Act came into force on January 1, 2004. These guidelines are an administrative tool intended to assist professional regulatory organizations that wish to... More ≫

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The Personal Information Protection Act came into force on January 1, 2004. These guidelines are an administrative tool intended to assist professional regulatory organizations that wish to develop a personal information code. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, legal advice. For the exact wording and interpretation of PIPA, please read the Act and its regulation in their entirety.

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