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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee detailing all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023 to current]

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Fact sheet explaining the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and how capacity assessment is determined by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn't lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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Physicians' guide to completing the AISH application : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions to complete the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Application Part B - Medical Report for patients who are applying for the AISH program. It... More ≫

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions to complete the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Application Part B - Medical Report for patients who are applying for the AISH program. It will be helpful to physicians and others who may assist in completing the application, such as nurse practitioners, specialists and/or other allied professionals. The guide also provides information about getting consent, submitting the application and medical documentation, and receiving payment for completing the application.

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Tobacco and vaping reduction strategy

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The Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy builds on the 2012-2022 Creating Tobacco-free Futures: Alberta’s Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use, incorporating vaping products and ensuring... More ≫

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The Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy builds on the 2012-2022 Creating Tobacco-free Futures: Alberta’s Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use, incorporating vaping products and ensuring the objectives for commercial tobacco and vaping reduction are effectively responsive to a changing landscape. It outlines a provincial governance structure to facilitate the development of initiatives, reports, and recommendations for legislative consideration in the future.

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Health Status Indicators for Zone versus Alberta Residents, 2019 and 2020

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Table 1.2 shows zone-level health status indicators compared to the province for the two most recent calendar years available.For each healthcare status indicator, the table shows percentage of... More ≫

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Table 1.2 shows zone-level health status indicators compared to the province for the two most recent calendar years available.For each healthcare status indicator, the table shows percentage of males or female affected, for the Zone compared to Alberta. The healthcare status indicators described in this table include the following: Body Mass Index (Normal Weight, Over Weight, Obese), Mental Health before (2019) and during (2020) COVID ( Excellent/Very Good/Good, Fair/ Poor), Smoking(Daily/occasional smokers, Never/former smokers), Self-Perceived Stress Tolerance (Excellent/Very Good, Poor/Fair/Good). This table is the part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published August 2022.

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Zone versus Alberta Community Mental Health Access by Service Type, 2020/2021

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Table 1.5 shows zone-level community mental health utilization by treatment service type compared to the province for the most recent fiscal year available. This table is part of "Alberta Health... More ≫

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Table 1.5 shows zone-level community mental health utilization by treatment service type compared to the province for the most recent fiscal year available. This table is part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published August 2022.

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Zone versus Alberta Community Mental Health Access by Age Group and Gender, 2020/2021

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Table 1.4 shows the zone-level versus Alberta, distribution of individuals accessing community mental health services, by age group and gender, as at March 31 of the most recent fiscal year... More ≫

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Table 1.4 shows the zone-level versus Alberta, distribution of individuals accessing community mental health services, by age group and gender, as at March 31 of the most recent fiscal year available. Children in the pediatric age group consists of all minors. Note that the Alberta total numbers include individuals who could not be allocated to any zone due to missing residential geographic information. This table is part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published August 2022.

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