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Provincial review of infection prevention and control

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health... More ≫

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health authorities, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the health professional regulatory bodies to review and advise him on their infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, programs and systems. This report of the provincial review outlines the importance of IPC in the context of Alberta's health system and what was learned about the current state of IPC in Alberta. It identifies directions for moving forward, including specific actions to strengthen and enhance infection prevention and control across the health system in Alberta.

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Alberta prenatal screening program for selected communicable diseases : public health guidelines

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The broad goal of prenatal screening tests is to identify selected communicable diseases and to provide suitable interventions to protect and enhance the health of pregnant women and their... More ≫

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The broad goal of prenatal screening tests is to identify selected communicable diseases and to provide suitable interventions to protect and enhance the health of pregnant women and their infants. This document: describes current and future public health practice for prenatal screening of selected communicable diseases in Alberta; provides a historical description of past prenatal screening practices; describes the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in the prenatal screening process; and describes the targets and target measurements of the Alberta Prenatal Screening Program for selected communicable diseases.

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Alberta immunization strategy 2007-2017

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Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

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Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness developed the Alberta Immunization Strategy. The goal of increasing immunization rates is to be achieved through seven evidence-based strategic directions: enhancing accessibility; improving enabling technology; strengthening parental education and counselling; strengthening partnerships; strengthening provider training and education; strengthening public education and awareness; and strengthening research and evaluation.

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Health worforce action plan 2007 to 2016 : addressing Alberta's health workforce shortages

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This document presents a nine-year government action plan to promote systemic change and to support the health sector in addressing the immediate and future health workforce needs in Alberta. The... More ≫

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This document presents a nine-year government action plan to promote systemic change and to support the health sector in addressing the immediate and future health workforce needs in Alberta. The plan contains two sections. The first section is about changing the workforce to support changes in service delivery, while the second section is about expanding the capacity of the workforce to ensure an adequate supply of health workers.

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Getting on with better health care : health policy framework

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items in the Getting on with Better Health Care package. A Health Policy Framework was released in February 2006, to provide clear and consistent direction in health care reform. This document presents a revised version of the Health Policy Framework, which has been updated based on suggestions and ideas of Albertans in response to the initial framework. The purpose of the framework is to lead the way toward a more sustainable, response and accessible health system that is based on a more holistic and comprehensive approach to care.

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Health authority accountability in Alberta's health system

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This publication describes the structure and processes supporting accountability between the Minister of Health and Alberta’s health authorities. It references the concept of accountability within... More ≫

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This publication describes the structure and processes supporting accountability between the Minister of Health and Alberta’s health authorities. It references the concept of accountability within Alberta’s health system, outlines the broad roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships of health authorities and describes the overall process and some specific mechanisms supporting health system accountability.

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Preferred accommodation and non-standard goods or services : provincial policy framework

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of... More ≫

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of non-standard (enhanced) goods and services and preferred accommodation.

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Alberta's healthy aging and seniors wellness strategic framework 2002-2012

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Alberta's population is aging. The government, in collaboration with its partners, is actively planning to enable "seniors to be healthier to a more advanced age." The Healthy Aging and Seniors... More ≫

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Alberta's population is aging. The government, in collaboration with its partners, is actively planning to enable "seniors to be healthier to a more advanced age." The Healthy Aging and Seniors Wellness Strategic Framework is one of the projects of the cross ministry Seniors Policy Initiative (SPI). It builds upon the work of the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee (Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care) and the Government-Wide Study on the Impact of the Aging Population in Alberta (ALBERTA FOR ALL AGES: Directions for the Future).

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Strategic directions and future actions : healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Minister of Health and Wellness released the final report of the Long Term Care Review: Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The report recommends a new vision for continuing care and seniors’ health in Alberta to meet the changing needs of aging Albertans. The report was released for public review and feedback. There is strong support for the new vision and recommendations of the report from the following respondents: health authorities, provincial professional organizations, consumer organizations, government departments and the public. Alberta Health and Wellness has developed a document entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions, Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta based on the results of the stakeholder, public response and departmental analysis. These strategic directions are designed to shift to the new vision and principles for continuing care and to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee...

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