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Office of The Alberta Health Advocates annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of The Office of Alberta Health Advocates during the reporting period.

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Shape the way. Refocusing health care in Alberta public engagement : what we heard January – June 2024

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To adress current challenges, the Government of Alberta announced its plans to Refocus the Health Care System in November 2023. Engaging with Albertans is a vital part of the government's effort... More ≫

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To adress current challenges, the Government of Alberta announced its plans to Refocus the Health Care System in November 2023. Engaging with Albertans is a vital part of the government's effort to refocus the health care system. Public engagement activities were undertaken January to June 2024. The input, experiences and feedback gathered are essential to lead the way we develop a more sustainable, effective and efficient health care system that meets the needs of patients, health care providers and Alberta's diverse communities. Recognizing the critical importance of understanding all Albertans' perspectives on the health care system, the Government of Alberta undertook an intentional, layered approach to gathering this feedback.

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Alberta sexually transmitted infections and HIV

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on... More ≫

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on examining counts and rates of for the current year within the context of previous years and Alberta Health Services Zones.

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Alberta notifiable disease summary

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This annual summary highlights key findings on the incidence of communicable diseases in Alberta. Requirements for reporting communicable diseases are mandated by the Communicable Diseases... More ≫

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This annual summary highlights key findings on the incidence of communicable diseases in Alberta. Requirements for reporting communicable diseases are mandated by the Communicable Diseases Regulation, under the Public Health Act. Alberta Health participates in the collection, analysis and interpretation of communicable disease data to assist the Chief Medical Officer of Health in fulfilling the duties prescribed in the Public Health Act.

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Report to the Minister of Justice : public inquiry into the death of Justin Rogg

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Justin Rogg, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Justin Rogg, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Alberta opioid response surveillance report : First Nations Peoples in Alberta [2024]

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This surveillance report presents emergency department visits, hospitalizations, prescription drug dispensing from community pharmacies, emergency medical services and mortality data associated... More ≫

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This surveillance report presents emergency department visits, hospitalizations, prescription drug dispensing from community pharmacies, emergency medical services and mortality data associated with opioids and other drugs in Alberta. Results are subject to change. The time period covered in this report is January 2016 to December 2022.

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Report to the Minister of Justice : public inquiry into the death of Blaine Warren

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Blaine Warren, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Blaine Warren, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Report to Albertans : summary of facility designations under the Health Facilities Act

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This report provides an annual summary of chartered surgical facilities providing insured surgical services or uninsured inpatient surgical services that received facility designation under the... More ≫

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This report provides an annual summary of chartered surgical facilities providing insured surgical services or uninsured inpatient surgical services that received facility designation under the Health Facilities Act.

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Management of COVID-19 vaccine administration errors and deviations

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This table provides guidance and recommendations for immunization providers when immunization errors/deviations have occurred involving COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations are applicable to... More ≫

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This table provides guidance and recommendations for immunization providers when immunization errors/deviations have occurred involving COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations are applicable to Alberta and may differ from other jurisdictions. Immunization providers should follow their regulatory/employer guidance for reporting vaccine administration errors.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan statistical supplement

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The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly-funded health care plan. It is established in accordance with the Canada Health Act principles of public administration,... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly-funded health care plan. It is established in accordance with the Canada Health Act principles of public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility. The Statistical Supplement is an accompaniment to the Alberta Ministry of Health annual report and includes data on the number of people registered with the AHCIP, payments made by the AHCIP to Alberta physicians and allied practitioners (dental specialists/oral surgeons, optometrists and podiatrists) for services provided to Albertans, and payments for services provided to Albertans while they are out of the country. The Statistical Supplement also reports data on the non-group supplementary health insurance plans.

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