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Home and community care in Alberta : a guide to new continuing care legislation

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new... More ≫

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new legislative framework under the Continuing Care Act, along with some basic information about Continuing Care Transformation initiatives.

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Advancing palliative and end-of-life care in Alberta : palliative and end-of-life care engagement final report

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Summarizes the results of engagement with Albertans about palliative and end-of-life care. This engagement, led by MLA Dan Williams, occurred between October 2020 and June 2021.

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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Grant Fund : guidelines on eligibility and applying for funding

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The Palliative and End-of Life Care Grant Fund provides grant funding for projects that support four government priorities to advance palliative and end-of-life care initiatives in Alberta. These... More ≫

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The Palliative and End-of Life Care Grant Fund provides grant funding for projects that support four government priorities to advance palliative and end-of-life care initiatives in Alberta. These priorities include earlier access, education and training, community supports and services, and research and innovation. As of November 18, 2021, eligible applicants can apply for grant funding. The deadline for project submissions is January 7, 2022. Documents in this package include a guide with eligibility criteria and other information to assist applicants in the preparation and completion of the grant application, and the application form itself.

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Continuing care health service standards : information guide [2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The intended audience for this guide is health standards compliance auditors, Operators, Clients and their families or legal representatives and the public. The guide provides the specific CCHSS standards, what may be accepted as evidence of compliance with the CCHSS and continuing care resources.

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Caregivers (home care and residential care)

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This fact sheet explains the standards that apply to caregivers (employees who provide home care and residential care services, in accordance with the Co-ordinated Home Care Program Regulation).... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the standards that apply to caregivers (employees who provide home care and residential care services, in accordance with the Co-ordinated Home Care Program Regulation). PLEASE NOTE: New employment standards came into effect on January 1, 2018. This fact sheet gives information on legislation that was in force until December 31, 2017.

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Home care beds and accessories

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Describes the assistance available through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program for those in need of home care beds and accessories. Includes information on eligibility requirements,... More ≫

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Describes the assistance available through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program for those in need of home care beds and accessories. Includes information on eligibility requirements, how costs are shared through the program, and the steps to follow to obtain a bed.

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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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Alberta progress on The 10-Year Plan To Strengthen Health Care

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The 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care is an agreement developed in 2004 between all provinces, territories and the federal government to ensure that Canadians have access to essential health... More ≫

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The 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care is an agreement developed in 2004 between all provinces, territories and the federal government to ensure that Canadians have access to essential health care services when they need it. While the agreement is focused on five key areas of access (cancer, heart, diagnostic imaging, joint replacement and sight restoration), it also covers strategic investments in a number of areas that support improved access to health services, such as home care, prescription drugs, health promotion and disease prevention, primary health care, and health professions. This report shows the progress Alberta has made in implementing key strategies to date.

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Achieving excellence in continuing care : final report of the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards

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The report considers the needs of seniors, persons with disabilities, and adults who receive continuing care services in their own homes, supportive living and long-term care facilities. It... More ≫

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The report considers the needs of seniors, persons with disabilities, and adults who receive continuing care services in their own homes, supportive living and long-term care facilities. It summarizes input received by the Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards during consultations held between June and August 2005, and presents recommendations made by the Task Force in 12 broad areas related to continuing care services in the province.

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Summary: Strategic directions and future actions: Healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term... More ≫

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term Care Review. The plan will enable the health system to provide Albertans and especially seniors with the health services they need as they age. This four-page summary presents a brief overview of the strategic plan and the actions the government will take to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review.

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