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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) bulletin [151 to current]

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic... More ≫

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic medical equipment and supplies to meet clinically assessed needs. The AADL bulletin provides notices, updates and reminders to AADL providers, vendors, suppliers and other interested parties.

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Indigenous primary health care innovation fund : guidebook for Indigenous communities

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The Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund) to address the immediate challenges facing Indigenous patients, communities, and organizations by investing in First Nations,... More ≫

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The Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund) to address the immediate challenges facing Indigenous patients, communities, and organizations by investing in First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous health care service providers and agencies to deliver comprehensive primary health care services closer to home

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Pertussis immunization program for pregnant women

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants... More ≫

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Outlines a pertussis immunization program for pregnant women being implemented in January 2019. Immunization of mothers in the second or third trimester of pregnancy provides protection to infants until they are able to receive the pertussis vaccine, which occurs at two months of age.

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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 251 to current

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries, 2020-2021

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : program guidelines

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of chronic diseases such as cancer, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. These guidelines include information on the objectives of the program, eligibility requirements, the application process, project evaluation criteria and the review process, and reporting requirements.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : Indigenous stream : program guidelines

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports and encourages research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of cancer... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports and encourages research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of cancer and related chronic diseases, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. The Indigenous Stream of CRSP prioritizes Indigenous-led initiatives that foster cancer prevention and screening within Indigenous communities and organizations. These guidelines include information on the objectives of the program, eligibility requirements, the application process, project evaluation criteria and the review process, and reporting requirements.

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Nurse practitioner primary care program : program guide

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This is a program guide for Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Practice Program that would allow nurse practitioners to practice autonomously, with the goal of expanding the capacity of the Primary... More ≫

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This is a program guide for Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Practice Program that would allow nurse practitioners to practice autonomously, with the goal of expanding the capacity of the Primary Care Practice system in Alberta and increasing opportunities for Albertans to access primary care. The intention is to introduce a model of care and payment system that will support nurse practitioners to manage their own patients, either in their own independent clinics or in team-based care settings.

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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. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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