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Continuing care capital program. Architectural design requirements checklist for continuing care

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The Continuing Care Capital Program provides capital grant funding program to increase continuing care spaces in Alberta. This resource provides a checklist of design requirements that successful... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Capital Program provides capital grant funding program to increase continuing care spaces in Alberta. This resource provides a checklist of design requirements that successful applicants will need to meet when providing continuing care spaces.

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Operator COVID-19 support funding : application guidelines for operators

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Guidelines and application for program funding for operators of non-contracted licensed supportive living and both contracted and non-contracted home care, hospices and residential addiction and... More ≫

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Guidelines and application for program funding for operators of non-contracted licensed supportive living and both contracted and non-contracted home care, hospices and residential addiction and mental health treatment centres. This one-time funding is to offset the costs for increased staffing, additional cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment.

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Design guidelines for continuing care facilities in Alberta

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The guidelines in this resource are intended to promote innovative design for supportive living and facility living environments in Alberta. This document describes best and contemporary practices... More ≫

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The guidelines in this resource are intended to promote innovative design for supportive living and facility living environments in Alberta. This document describes best and contemporary practices for continuing care facilities. It is intended to promote positive health outcomes/quality of life and optimal service delivery, through appropriate and positive living environments.

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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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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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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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