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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions.

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Alberta emergency medical services dispatch review : report to the Government of Alberta

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with... More ≫

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The review included a comparison of the Alberta Health Services dispatch model with nine comparable systems from other provinces and other countries, as well as internal and external stakeholder engagement. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee final report

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures,... More ≫

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures, gaps and human resource/workforce challenges. This included: examining ground ambulance, air ambulance and dispatch services; reviewing procedures and policies related to the delivery of EMS services; and identifying current and emerging issues that impact EMS delivery in Alberta. This final report presents the results of the committee's work, and presents over 50 recommendations to enhance the EMS system so that it is strong, sustainable and provides quality care for patients. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Alberta health system sustainability and resiliency action plan

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should... More ≫

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should consider in order to build longer-term capacity and resilience. This report sets out specific actions to be considered by Alberta's health system and aggregated into an agreed-upon delivery plan by Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services. The review and action plan are structured around six themes: workforce; acute, critical care and surgery; primary and community care; governance and decision-making; public health; and modelling.

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Deaths of two young children : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of CI involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research. The team also interviewed CI practitioners, community partners, and subject matter experts. An analysis of the information and review of research informed the findings and recommendations. Throughout the designated review, the review team sought to understand the context of the worksites and communities, the level of service provided, and the decisions made during CI involvement.

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Helicopter emergency medical services report 2021

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS,... More ≫

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS, is an integral part of the overall provincial health and emergency medical services system, and is particularly vital in rural Alberta where access to critical care may not be available in a time-appropriate manner through the use of ground ambulance services.

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Student transportation task force : report to the minister

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The Student Transportation Task Force was created in the spring of 2020 to review student transportation service across the province. The task force's mandate was to provide a report to the... More ≫

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The Student Transportation Task Force was created in the spring of 2020 to review student transportation service across the province. The task force's mandate was to provide a report to the Minister of Education that contains recommendations related, but not limited, to: school board and industry responsibility for student transportation; student transportation eligibility; student transportation legislation and regulation; student transportation safety; and student transportation co-operation among partners. The report was provided to the Minister of Education in late 2020.

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Village of Bawlf viability review report

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A viability review for the Village of Bawlf was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to a petition received from the electors of the village. The viability review report was... More ≫

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A viability review for the Village of Bawlf was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to a petition received from the electors of the village. The viability review report was prepared by the provincial government, with input from the Village of Bawlf and Camrose County, and presents a summary of the findings about the viability of the Village of Bawlf, including how municipal services are delivered to village residents and the potential changes that Bawlf residents may expect in the future.

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Two young children harmed in kinship care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Criminal charges of caregivers : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of Child Intervention services involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research and interviewing Child Intervention practitioners, community partners and subject matter experts. The findings and recommendations of the review are presented in this report.

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