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Review of deaths occurring in Alberta during the 2009 influenza pandemic

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

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In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first influenza pandemic in 41 years. The new strain was named influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. In 2010, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta to conduct a comprehensive review of the Alberta response to A(H1N1)pdm09. As part of this review, it was noted that Alberta had a higher mortality rate for than other provinces, but provincial differences in surveillance methods made inter-provincial comparisons difficult to interpret. In response to questions raised through the review, AHW committed to undertake a review of reported deaths to determine the role A(H1N1)pdm09 played in the death. This report presents the findings of the review.

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Creating connections : Alberta's addiction and mental health strategy : interim report 2011-2014

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This interim report is intended to provide a snapshot of activities related to implementing Alberta’s Creating Connections Strategy from 2011 to 2013. Under each strategic direction, a high-level... More ≫

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This interim report is intended to provide a snapshot of activities related to implementing Alberta’s Creating Connections Strategy from 2011 to 2013. Under each strategic direction, a high-level progress update is provided, along with comments related to the important work completed to date. Key achievements and upcoming milestones are identified.

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Ministerial Order 148/2014 [Clinical ARP program parameters]

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Sets out the program parameters for Clinical Alternative Relationship Plans, including duties, functions, roles and responsibilities of participating physicians, Alberta Health Services and... More ≫

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Sets out the program parameters for Clinical Alternative Relationship Plans, including duties, functions, roles and responsibilities of participating physicians, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health and Wellness with respect to the provision of and compensation for providing program services under any Clinical Alternative Relationship Plans established by the Minister.

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Stakeholder client data standard. Version 1.4.2

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2013 Data standard definition for the collection of client data elements in the context of the Alberta Provincial Client Registry (PCR) - the provincial identity management application used to... More ≫

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2013 Data standard definition for the collection of client data elements in the context of the Alberta Provincial Client Registry (PCR) - the provincial identity management application used to manage and identify client demographics for Alberta health system stakeholders.

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Primary health care electronic medical record content standard. Version 0.2

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2013 Data standard definition for the collection of Primary Health Care Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data. The standard is based on the CIHI pan-Canadian Primary Health Care EMR Content... More ≫

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2013 Data standard definition for the collection of Primary Health Care Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data. The standard is based on the CIHI pan-Canadian Primary Health Care EMR Content Standard, Version 2.1. The standard is being adapted to provision primary healthcare data to Alberta Netcare.

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Alberta Provincial Provider Registry messaging specification. Version 0.3

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2013 Messaging standard defining the interactions and messages used by point of service systems to query the Provincial Provider Registry to retrieve provider license and demographic information.... More ≫

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2013 Messaging standard defining the interactions and messages used by point of service systems to query the Provincial Provider Registry to retrieve provider license and demographic information. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Alberta eReferral data and messaging specification (AEDAMS). Version 1.10

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2013 message and data specification defining content and interactions clinician EMRs and other points of service can use in the process of closed loop eReferrals across Alberta. The summary... More ≫

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2013 message and data specification defining content and interactions clinician EMRs and other points of service can use in the process of closed loop eReferrals across Alberta. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Shared health record (SHR) data and messaging specification. Version 1.10

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2012 Message and data specification to enable sharing of transcribed health information between physician office EMRs and Alberta Netcare. This sharing is intended to support clinical decision... More ≫

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2012 Message and data specification to enable sharing of transcribed health information between physician office EMRs and Alberta Netcare. This sharing is intended to support clinical decision making while avoiding the need to print or scan to transfer the information between the EMR and the EHR. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Tuberculosis surveillance report Alberta 2005 to 2009, with preliminary summary 2010

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This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is the latest in a series of annual reports of tuberculosis control in Alberta. It spans the five-year period from 2005 to 2009,... More ≫

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This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is the latest in a series of annual reports of tuberculosis control in Alberta. It spans the five-year period from 2005 to 2009, and as such allows both a longitudinal and current view of key measures of tuberculosis control in the province.

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2011/12 influenza surveillance report

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2011/2012 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations,... More ≫

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Provides weekly updates on the spread of influenza in Alberta during the 2011/2012 influenza season. Statistics tracked include: outbreaks by region, confirmed cases by week, hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and number of cases of influenza-like illnesses. Also includes links to websites with Canadian and international influenza activity statistics.

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