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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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Information sharing guide for social-based service design and delivery

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for... More ≫

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for decision-makers, information and privacy practitioners, policy development staff and program advisors, and legal advisors in government programs and services, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies. It is recommended this guide be used with the companion Information Sharing Toolkit to understand how to operationalize information sharing best practices. (See RELATED tab for a link to the toolkit.)

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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Understanding common notification for programs and services under Alberta Supports

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This fact sheet explains what common notification is, why it is needed, as well as when and how to use it.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for staff

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated... More ≫

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated service delivery, and whom to contact for more information.

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Le coeur du rétablissement : créer des environnements scolaires favorables à la suite d’une catastrophe naturelle

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Le but de cette ressource est de fournir de l’information et des stratégies que les écoles peuvent utiliser pour créer des environnements d’apprentissage accueillants, bienveillants, respectueux... More ≫

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Le but de cette ressource est de fournir de l’information et des stratégies que les écoles peuvent utiliser pour créer des environnements d’apprentissage accueillants, bienveillants, respectueux et sécuritaires afin de soutenir la résilience et le bienêtre des élèves et du personnel à la suite d’une catastrophe naturelle. Bien que cette ressource soit spécialement conçue pour favoriser le rétablissement après une catastrophe naturelle, une grande partie de l’information et bon nombre de stratégies peuvent être applicables à la planification et à l’intervention lors d’autres types de catastrophes ou de situations d’urgence.

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Collaboration within an information sharing environment

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This tip sheet helps government and service providers understand how to work together to share information appropriately and effectively to meet an Albertan's immediate and long-term needs.

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Information sharing decision tree

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health... More ≫

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection Act and Children First Act. It complements the Guide to Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Determining the best interest of the child under the Children First Act

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This tip sheet helps health and other service providers determine whether sharing a child's personal or health information is in the best interest of the child, based on the Children's First Act.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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