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Newborn metabolic screening minimum data standard. Version 4.0

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s... More ≫

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s demographics, birth record, laboratory record and information collected during the screening pathway (registration, collection and transportation, analysis and reporting, follow-up).

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COVID-19 information : requirements for the Restrictions Exemption Program

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This document outlines operator requirements for running the Restrictions Exemption Program.

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Stakeholder provider data standard. Version 1.6

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2021 Data standard definition for the collection of provider data elements in the context of the Alberta Provider Registry. A Provider is defined as a person that performs services or provides... More ≫

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2021 Data standard definition for the collection of provider data elements in the context of the Alberta Provider Registry. A Provider is defined as a person that performs services or provides goods of interest to the health sector.

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Health Information Act guidelines and practices manual

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The Health Information Act and the regulations made under it establish the rules that must be followed for the collection, use, disclosure and protection of health information in the health... More ≫

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The Health Information Act and the regulations made under it establish the rules that must be followed for the collection, use, disclosure and protection of health information in the health sector. The manual is designed as a reference tool to help custodians and affiliates apply and administer the Act. It provides supplementary information regarding the Act and its Regulations, and explains roles and responsibilities with respect to the administration of the Act. It is intended to provide guidelines and suggest best practices, not binding rules. The Manual also takes into consideration significant decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. This edition of the Guidelines and Practice Manual incorporates amendments to the Act up to September 1, 2010. NOTE: The Health Information Act was amended December 9, 2020. The majority of the changes that are in force as of December 9, 2020, are updates, corrections, and enhancements to existing provisions.

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Public health guidelines for water reuse and stormwater use

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The document sets water quality targets and provides guidance on how to evaluate and mitigate the risks to health of reusing wastewater and using stormwater. It is intended for municipalities,... More ≫

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The document sets water quality targets and provides guidance on how to evaluate and mitigate the risks to health of reusing wastewater and using stormwater. It is intended for municipalities, developers, other government staff and the general public.

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Health Professions Act handbook

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include... More ≫

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include the role of regulatory colleges, registration as a health professional, access to information, the complaints process, and continuing competency programs.

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Adverse Events Following Immunization data standard. Version 2.2

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction... More ≫

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction to the immunization they were administered. The data is used to manage, monitor, analyze and report on the AEFI incidents.

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Alberta immunization data standard. Version 1.6

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease... More ≫

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease control efforts.

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EMS licencing management system data standard. Version 1.0

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2019 data standard definition for Emergency Medical Services Licencing Management System (ELMS), which is the tool used to support the Emergency Health Services Unit at Alberta Health in its... More ≫

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2019 data standard definition for Emergency Medical Services Licencing Management System (ELMS), which is the tool used to support the Emergency Health Services Unit at Alberta Health in its licencing, regulatory and monitoring functions. These elements span the functions that Alberta Health undertakes to manage compliance including the licensing of operators, inspections, renewals of licences, licence maintenance and collision processes.

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Guide for business case development funding : a part of the building communities of care program for Indigenous communities

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Building Communities of Care includes two funding components that specifically address the continuing care needs of Indigenous communities: business case development grants and competitive capital... More ≫

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Building Communities of Care includes two funding components that specifically address the continuing care needs of Indigenous communities: business case development grants and competitive capital grants. This guide provides information about how to apply for business case development grant funding. Funding will support needs assessments and business case development in Indigenous communities where a need for more continuing care capacity has been identified.

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