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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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Newborn metabolic screening minimum data standard. Version 4.0

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s... More ≫

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s demographics, birth record, laboratory record and information collected during the screening pathway (registration, collection and transportation, analysis and reporting, follow-up).

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Newborn metabolic screening minimum data standard. Version 3.5

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2018 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s... More ≫

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2018 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s demographics, birth record, laboratory record and information collected during the screening pathway (registration, collection and transportation, analysis and reporting, follow-up).

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Perinatal breastfeeding data standard. Version 1.0

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2009 data standard for the collection of accurate breastfeeding data in the province of Alberta. It will be used to standardize data capture and develop strategies for quality improvements of... More ≫

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2009 data standard for the collection of accurate breastfeeding data in the province of Alberta. It will be used to standardize data capture and develop strategies for quality improvements of clinical practices.

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Toward a model of governance and funding of ground ambulance services in Alberta : consultation document

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available... More ≫

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available across the province. This draft consultation document report outlines the recommendations of the Task Force, following their review of the issues and alternatives. The recommendations are designed to put in place an efficient and effective system for providing ground ambulance services across the province - one which supports new directions in Alberta's health system and provides Albertans with access to ground ambulance services when they need them.

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