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Alberta ambulatory care reporting manual

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The Ambulatory Care Classification System (ACCS) was developed to create a fully integrated ambulatory care patient classification system for acute care facilities. The data collected using ACCS... More ≫

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The Ambulatory Care Classification System (ACCS) was developed to create a fully integrated ambulatory care patient classification system for acute care facilities. The data collected using ACCS provides useful information for utilization analyses and management, for both hospitals and the provincial government. Consistent and accurate collection of these data elements is integral to resource allocation through the population based funding formula. This manual is intended to outline reporting requirements for Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) collecting the Alberta Ambulatory Care Minimum Data Set. In addition to the data elements, a fairly extensive listing of coding standards and reporting examples are provided.

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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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Alberta aboriginal HIV strategy, 2001-2004

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are... More ≫

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are serious, adding to an already complex and long-standing array of health and social challenges that face Aboriginal people and their communities. The Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy presents a culturally-appropriate approach to the prevention of HIV and for the care and support of Aboriginal people with HIV/AIDS.

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Final report : Relative Value Guide Commission of Alberta

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In 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness and the Alberta Medical Association agreed to establish a new Alberta Relative Value Guide Commission. The Commission’s objective was to address longstanding... More ≫

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In 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness and the Alberta Medical Association agreed to establish a new Alberta Relative Value Guide Commission. The Commission’s objective was to address longstanding concerns about fairness and equity in the fee schedule for Alberta physicians and to establish a new Relative Value Guide for Alberta. This report presents the findings of the Commission. In addition to developing a new Relative Value Guide (RVG 2000) and making code-specific recommendations for change, the Commission also developed a comprehensive set of recommendations for implementing the new RVG 2000 and ensuring that the RVG can be maintained and updated on an ongoing basis.

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Population projections for Alberta and its health regions, 2000-2030

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This report presents population projections for Alberta and its health regions for the time period 2000 to 2030. The model developed in previous reports was applied to population figures derived... More ≫

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This report presents population projections for Alberta and its health regions for the time period 2000 to 2030. The model developed in previous reports was applied to population figures derived from the Alberta Health Insurance Plan Stakeholder registry, with adjustments made to the previous model to account for recent high migration to three health regions: Calgary Regional Health Authority, Capital Health Authority, and David Thompson Health Authority.

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The Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program : methods report

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The Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program was designed to assess exposure and associated health effects by direct measurement of personal exposure, direct... More ≫

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The Alberta Oil Sands Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program was designed to assess exposure and associated health effects by direct measurement of personal exposure, direct measurement of biomarkers, and daily logs of a participant's activities. The study was modeled after the Total Exposure Assessment Method (TEAM) approach developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The TEAM approach is based on four fundamental characteristics: direct measurement of all routes of exposure (breathing, ingestion, and skin contact), direct measurement of biomarkers, daily logs of a participant’s activities, and a representative probability sample.

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Arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in three areas of northern Alberta

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This report provides information on the occurrence of arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in the Lakeland Regional Health Authority (RHA), Aspen RHA, and Keeweetinok RHA in Northern... More ≫

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This report provides information on the occurrence of arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in the Lakeland Regional Health Authority (RHA), Aspen RHA, and Keeweetinok RHA in Northern Alberta. The report examines arsenic concentrations in relation to various underlying bedrock geological formations, seasons of the year, other trace metals, and with water treatment. A human health risk assessment based on available information is then presented.

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Report on the Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum : putting evidence into practice

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The Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum, held November 4 to 6, 1999, offered stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues, challenges and barriers they face concerning diabetes management and care.... More ≫

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The Alberta-Wide Diabetes Forum, held November 4 to 6, 1999, offered stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues, challenges and barriers they face concerning diabetes management and care. The Forum also provided the participants with the opportunity to make some recommendations for changes needed in Alberta to address diabetes as a major public health concern. This report presents a summary of the forum proceedings and lists the six recommendations that were put forward to government as a result of the forum’s discussions.

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A summary of views and changes to the draft health care protection regulation

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Provides an overview of the Health Care Protection Regulation, key comments and suggestions received as part of the consultations, and the major changes made to the proposed regulation.

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STD : taking care of yourself and others

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading... More ≫

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading STDs, and specific information on the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.

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