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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : tetanus

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of tetanus as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of tetanus as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : severe acute respiratory infection (SARI)

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) as a notifiable disease.... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease, information on reporting requirements and public health management guidance. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Collective agreement wage tables : health care and social assistance [2024]

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective... More ≫

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective agreement and includes includes employer, union, number of employees covered, expiry date, and annual wage increases in percentages per year.

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Narcotic transition services

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A fact sheet describing the standards for narcotic transition services in the province. It includes information on legislation changes, risks, regulations and exemptions.

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Tdap immunization policy for pharmacists

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Policy document to outline the administration of Tdap vaccine in Alberta pharmacies.

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) bulletin [151 to current]

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic... More ≫

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic medical equipment and supplies to meet clinically assessed needs. The AADL bulletin provides notices, updates and reminders to AADL providers, vendors, suppliers and other interested parties.

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Opioid agonist therapy Gap Coverage Program : information for health care providers

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet provides information for health care providers about the OAT Gap Coverage Program, which is designed to provide immediate, no-cost access to OAT drugs for patients who do not have supplementary health benefit coverage.

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Opioid agonist therapy Gap Coverage Program : information for patients

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Opioid agonist therapy (OAT), which entails the provision of medications like buprenorphine/naloxone or methadone, is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid use disorder. This fact sheet provides information for patients about Gap Coverage Program, which is designed to provide immediate, no-cost access to OAT drugs for patients who do not have supplementary health benefit coverage.

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Injury management consultants register : physicians register

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This document contains a list of physicians who have been established under the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation of the Insurance Act. Please refer to the CURRENT version. For more... More ≫

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This document contains a list of physicians who have been established under the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation of the Insurance Act. Please refer to the CURRENT version. For more information, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca/automobile-insurance.

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