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Alberta emergency medical services dispatch review : report to the Government of Alberta

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with... More ≫

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The review included a comparison of the Alberta Health Services dispatch model with nine comparable systems from other provinces and other countries, as well as internal and external stakeholder engagement. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Inquiry for Ministry of Health (Queen Elizabeth ll Hospital, Grande Prairie)

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Independent third-party investigation into a 2016 workplace incident at the Grande Prairie Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.

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Fentanyl remediation : guidance for remediators, regulatory agencies and professionals

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This resource was developed to assist agencies and professionals needing to manage risks related to property or materials contaminated with fentanyl. Procedures for the assessment and remediation... More ≫

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This resource was developed to assist agencies and professionals needing to manage risks related to property or materials contaminated with fentanyl. Procedures for the assessment and remediation of property or materials contaminated with fentanyl are outlined. These will be most applicable in situations where contamination with fentanyl is known or determined to have occurred. Typically, the need for assessment and remediation will be triggered by law enforcement or another regulatory agency.

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Review of Connect Care, Alberta Netcare and MyHealth Records : final report

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This reports presents the results of an independent third-party review of Connect Care, Netcare, and MyHealth Records. The review included comprehensive engagement to gain insights and... More ≫

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This reports presents the results of an independent third-party review of Connect Care, Netcare, and MyHealth Records. The review included comprehensive engagement to gain insights and perspectives from senior health information management professionals, interested parties and end-users. This report presents the findings of the review and includes 14 recommendations representing opportunities to make proactive decisions to avoid future cost, risk and duplication, and progress towards a suggested future-state model. It includes an implementation roadmap sequenced to enable Alberta to manage and balance the pace of implementation within a fiscally-constrained environment and make informed decisions that will deliver patient-centric care and support Alberta's position as a digital health leader.

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Psychosocial response and recovery evaluation of the RMWB wildfire 2016 : final report

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This report is an evaluation of the psychosocial supports offered during the response and recovery of the 2016 wildfire in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

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Toward a model of governance and funding of ground ambulance services in Alberta : consultation document

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available... More ≫

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available across the province. This draft consultation document report outlines the recommendations of the Task Force, following their review of the issues and alternatives. The recommendations are designed to put in place an efficient and effective system for providing ground ambulance services across the province - one which supports new directions in Alberta's health system and provides Albertans with access to ground ambulance services when they need them.

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