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Continuing care health service standards

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum... More ≫

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of publicly-funded health care. The CCHSS direct requirements related to the provision of publicly-funded health care in the continuing care system, applying to operators providing facility-based care in continuing care homes as well as those providing home and community care.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living : funding for Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness [brochure]

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This brochure provides an overview of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living program, which assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness in maintaining independence... More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living program, which assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness in maintaining independence in their community through the provision of basic medical equipment and supplies to meet their clinically-assessed needs.

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Duty to notify – decision guide

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Continuing care service providers and operators in Alberta are required to report to Alberta Health any serious event or incident that has occurred, or that has the potential to occur. Specific... More ≫

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Continuing care service providers and operators in Alberta are required to report to Alberta Health any serious event or incident that has occurred, or that has the potential to occur. Specific serious events include those that are a health or safety risk to clients or residents, or may jeopardize the ability of the operator or provider to provide care. The Duty to Notify Decision Guide can be used to determine if an incident is reportable.

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Community care innovation forum : summary report

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home... More ≫

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home and community care services for Albertans.

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Dental assistance for seniors program : schedule of covered dental procedures and fees

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The Dental Assistance for Seniors program's schedule of dental procedures and fees includes basic dental procedures and services in order to maintain good dental health.

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Improving quality of life for residents in facility-based continuing care : Alberta facility-based continuing care review recommendations : final report

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s... More ≫

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system and submit a final report and recommendations to the Minister of Health. The final report makes recommendations to government that would transform and modernize Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system.

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Post-disaster food safety : information for the public

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for... More ≫

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for consumption.

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Post-disaster food safety : information for policy makers

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for... More ≫

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for consumption.

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Alberta long-term care resident profile

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Provides a point-in-time overview of residents living in a long-term care facility for the given fiscal year. Readers can learn about resident characteristics, including demographic information,... More ≫

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Provides a point-in-time overview of residents living in a long-term care facility for the given fiscal year. Readers can learn about resident characteristics, including demographic information, common health conditions, and treatments.

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Continuing care health service standards : information guide [2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The intended audience for this guide is health standards compliance auditors, Operators, Clients and their families or legal representatives and the public. The guide provides the specific CCHSS standards, what may be accepted as evidence of compliance with the CCHSS and continuing care resources.

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