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Valuing mental health : next steps

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released... More ≫

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released Valuing Mental Health: Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in February 2016. With guidance from stakeholder consultations and community suggestions, the Committee’s recommendations were synthesized into the 18 actions reflected in Valuing Mental Health (VMH): Next Steps, released in June 2017. VMH: Next Steps aligns with the Government of Alberta's community-based health vision by improving continuity of addiction and mental health services and supports within the health system and in the community. Its actions focus on coordinating and integrating services across health and with community service providers with an emphasis on meeting the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups.

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Age-friendly Alberta. City of Edmonton community profile

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton.... More ≫

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton. Edmonton is the first city in Alberta, and fourth city in Canada, to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities.

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Family care clinics : facility and equipment infrastructure reference material

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The purpose of this resource is to assist Family Care Clinic (FCC) applicants in further refining their proposed accommodation requirements which will be based on the programs and services... More ≫

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The purpose of this resource is to assist Family Care Clinic (FCC) applicants in further refining their proposed accommodation requirements which will be based on the programs and services available at their FCC. The accommodation requirements will contribute to identification of a project scope of work and project cost estimates (lease and leasehold improvement) associated with developing an FCC facility. This information will be used to complete the Facilities and Equipment Infrastructure section within the Business Plan template that is required to support the implementation of a recommended proposal.

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Age-friendly Alberta. Strathcona County community profile

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved... More ≫

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved by Council on June 30, 2009. The plan uses the community’s strength as a base for building an age-friendly and caring community that values and supports its older residents. The plan promotes aging well, with independence, by providing the right programs, services and supports to meet the needs of older adults. On June 6, 2013, Strathcona County was the first community to receive the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award.

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Family care clinic : facility planning guidelines

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The facility planning guidelines provide assistance to successful proponents in establishing their facility and space requirements. It provides an overview of the range of potential spaces that... More ≫

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The facility planning guidelines provide assistance to successful proponents in establishing their facility and space requirements. It provides an overview of the range of potential spaces that may be included in a family care clinic (FCC). The design and layout of each FCC will depend on several factors including the size of the proposed FCC, clinical and community requirements, service volumes, and limitations of existing infrastructure.

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Family care clinic : governance and accountability guidelines

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The Governance and Accountability Guidelines provide direction and guidance relating to Family Care Clinic (FCC) governance and accountability structures. It: provides definitions of governance... More ≫

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The Governance and Accountability Guidelines provide direction and guidance relating to Family Care Clinic (FCC) governance and accountability structures. It: provides definitions of governance and accountability; identifies the potential legal structures for first and subsequent waves of FCCs; outlines key governance roles, responsibilities and accountabilities relating to FCCs; and outlines potential options for interested Primary Care Networks (PCN) to transition to the FCC model or for other stakeholders to participate in FCCs.

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Family care clinic : workforce guidelines

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All Family Care Clinics (FCCs) are required to complete a health workforce plan and update it annually as part of the business planning process. These guidelines provide proponents with additional... More ≫

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All Family Care Clinics (FCCs) are required to complete a health workforce plan and update it annually as part of the business planning process. These guidelines provide proponents with additional information as referenced in Section 8: Workforce Development of the FCC Reference Manual. Information provided includes links to resources concerning collaborative practice, current labour market information, and example job profiles.

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