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Continuing care (Ministerial) regulation plain language summary

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The Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation. It is intended to help readers understand the... More ≫

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The Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation. It is intended to help readers understand the intent and requirements of each section, and where relevant describes shifts from existing legislation and practice.

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Continuing care regulation : plain language summary

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The Continuing Care Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care Regulation. It is intended to help readers in understanding the intent and requirements of... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care Regulation. It is intended to help readers in understanding the intent and requirements of each section, and where relevant describes shifts from existing legislation and practice.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Continuing care health service standards : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality, individualized health care services, provided to clients receiving publicly funded services from type 1 and type 2 home and community care providers residents of type A and type B continuing care homes. This includes assessed health and personal care services provided by nurses, therapists, health care aides and other health care professionals.

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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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Duty to notify – Decision guide

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Operators and providers must notify the Continuing Care Licensing Office of specific serious circumstances within 48 hours. Specific serious events include those that are a health or safety risk... More ≫

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Operators and providers must notify the Continuing Care Licensing Office of specific serious circumstances within 48 hours. 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. Use the Duty to Notify Decision Guide 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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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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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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