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Income Support Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have Barriers to Full Employment (BFE). Income Support provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing, and shelter. The caseload is defined as the number of households categorized as ETW or BFE during a specific reporting period. Most commonly, this is reported as the average volume for a specific period (e.g., annually).   The composition of the caseload is made up of single individuals, lone-parent families, couples with children and couples without children. In April 2018, a breakdown of the number of caseloads by SCSS Regions was added to provide greater context.   NOTE: (1) - Due to a change in how region information is tracked within source systems, updated region caseloads for Income Support...

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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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Modernizing Alberta’s primary health care system (MAPS) : 2-year implementation plan

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) 2-Year Implementation plan builds on the MAPS reports and identifies specific actions and milestones for achievement until March 31, 2026.

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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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