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Continuing Care Act

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community care. The Act establishes authority and oversight for licensing, accommodations, and the delivery of publicly funded health care in the continuing care system. It includes requirements for licensing, compliance and enforcement actions, and appeals. The Act repeals the Nursing Homes Act, Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act, Long Term Care Information Act, and Resident and Family Councils Act.

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Crown's Right of Recovery (Ministerial) Regulation

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This Regulation sets out how the Crown’s cost of health services are calculated for the purposes of the Crown’s right of recovery when a person suffers personal injuries as a result of another’s... More ≫

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This Regulation sets out how the Crown’s cost of health services are calculated for the purposes of the Crown’s right of recovery when a person suffers personal injuries as a result of another’s wrongful act or omission. It also sets out the information required to be provided by an insurer who is notified of circumstances in which the Crown’s right of recovery may arise, other than circumstances relating to the use of an automobile.

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Crown's Right of Recovery Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes goods and services as health services, and sets out exceptions to the Crown’s right to recover health care costs. It also provides for the calculation of pre-judgment... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes goods and services as health services, and sets out exceptions to the Crown’s right to recover health care costs. It also provides for the calculation of pre-judgment interest, the establishment of the yearly aggregate assessment and the determination of amounts payable to legal counsel and others.

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Ground Ambulance Regulation

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors,... More ≫

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors, ambulance operators and ambulance attendants and expands classes of ambulances to improve current and future EMS delivery.

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Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2) (Unproclaimed Sections Only)

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the following: ABC Benefits Corporation Act, Alberta Corporate Tax Act, Alberta Evidence Act, Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, Animal Health Act, Child, Youth... More ≫

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the following: ABC Benefits Corporation Act, Alberta Corporate Tax Act, Alberta Evidence Act, Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, Animal Health Act, Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Fatality Inquiries Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Government Organization Act, Health Disciplines Act, Health Facilities Act, Health Information Act, Health Professions Act, Income and Employment Supports Act, Labour Relations Code, Local Authorities Capital Financing Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Health Services Protection Act, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act, Municipal Government Act, Pharmacy and Drug Act, Protection for Persons in Care Act, Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, Public Health Act, Public Inquiries Act, Regional Health Authorities Act, Vital Statistics Act.Repeals the Hospitals Act (RSA 2000 cH-12).

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Health Information Act

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request... More ≫

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request corrections. The Act also regulates the information accessible through Alberta's Electronic Health Record (Alberta Netcare). It protects the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and enables health information to be accessed and shared to provide health services and manage the health system.

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COVID-19 Related Measures Act

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This Act provides civil liability protection, retroactive to March 1, 2020, that is specific to exposure or transmission of COVID-19. This liability protection applies to those acting in good... More ≫

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This Act provides civil liability protection, retroactive to March 1, 2020, that is specific to exposure or transmission of COVID-19. This liability protection applies to those acting in good faith, following COVID-19 public health orders, guidance and legislation, and who are not grossly negligent.

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Health Professions Act

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board... More ≫

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board that advises the Minister.

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Health Facilities Act

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The Act protects publicly funded health care and governs the provision of insured and uninsured surgical services by physicians and dentists in a public hospital and in an approved surgical facility.

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Communicable Diseases Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes: the types of programs, supplies equipment and care the Minister may provide; the responsibilities of a regional health authority respecting communicable diseases; the... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes: the types of programs, supplies equipment and care the Minister may provide; the responsibilities of a regional health authority respecting communicable diseases; the notifications required respecting communicable diseases; and the duties and functions of the medical officer of health. It restricts the sale of certain types of turtles, prescribes the sale of certain birds; and lists the notifiable communicable diseases, notifiable sexually transmitted communicable diseases and those communicable diseases for which a certificate, isolation order, or warrant, for examination may be issued. It also addresses Investigation of Contacts and Source of Infection, Isolation Procedures, Quarantine and Special Measures.

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