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Expert advisory panel to review publicly funded health services : progress report to December 2002

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Following on recommendations in the report to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health, The Expert Advisory Panel to review publicly funded health services was established in May 2002 to review... More ≫

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Following on recommendations in the report to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health, The Expert Advisory Panel to review publicly funded health services was established in May 2002 to review the current publicly-funded health services and to review new health services to ensure that Alberta’s publicly funded health services remain comprehensive and sustainable for the future. This report provides an overview of the work done to date by the Panel on all five of those tasks. It also highlights the important work to come – namely setting up a process and structure for a more detailed and thorough review of currently funded and new services, setting priorities, and proceeding with reviews of specific services.

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A sustainable health system for Alberta : report of the M.L.A. Task Force on Health Care Funding and Revenue Generation

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The M.L.A. Task Force on Health Care Funding and Revenue Generation was established in February 2002 to examine and recommend alternatives to ensure sufficient, stable revenue to sustain Alberta’s... More ≫

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The M.L.A. Task Force on Health Care Funding and Revenue Generation was established in February 2002 to examine and recommend alternatives to ensure sufficient, stable revenue to sustain Alberta’s health system. This report highlights the outcomes of the task force’s work. It includes five main recommendations that the task force feels present a solution that will contribute to an accessible, quality, publicly-funded health system.

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Healthy Alberta baseline survey : quantitative report

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A survey of the Alberta general public was conducted in August and September of 2002 to determine self-reported behaviours, perceptions and attitudes about healthy eating and being physically... More ≫

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A survey of the Alberta general public was conducted in August and September of 2002 to determine self-reported behaviours, perceptions and attitudes about healthy eating and being physically active. The survey was conducted prior to a promotional campaign by Alberta Health and Wellness to positively affect the behaviour and attitudes of Albertans in these areas, and was meant to serve as a baseline against which to compare changes in attitudes and behaviours after the campaign was launched. The survey results indicate a gap between the public’s perceived knowledge and perceptions about their effort in the areas of physical activity and healthy eating and their behaviour in these regards. The survey also reveals there are opportunities to motivate Albertans to increase healthy eating and physical activity.

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Health effects associated with short-term exposure to low levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) : a technical review

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In response to recommendations of the final report of the Provincial Advisory Committee on Public Safety and Sour Gas released in December 2000, Alberta Health and Wellness commissioned reports on... More ≫

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In response to recommendations of the final report of the Provincial Advisory Committee on Public Safety and Sour Gas released in December 2000, Alberta Health and Wellness commissioned reports on the health effects of low-level exposure to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2). The present report on hydrogen sulphide is the first of four reports. It focuses on the health effects information on short-term exposures to H2S at concentrations in the range of 0 to 100 ppm. A principal aim of the work was to update the conclusions reached in 1988 by the Ad Hoc Committee on H2S Toxicity. The review focused on the health effects of short-term exposures to low levels of H2S on normal, healthy individuals. Issues surrounding “hypersusceptible” individuals were not directly addressed. Similarly, health effects that might occur secondary to the odour of H2S were not specifically addressed.

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Report to Albertans : rationale of Minister’s approval of proposal under the Health Care Protection Act

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Provides the rationale of Minister’s approval of proposal under the Health Care Protection Act.

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Alberta's report on comparable health indicators

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In September 2000, First Ministers in Canada agreed to provide clear accountability reporting to Canadians beginning in September 2002. Health ministers from the provinces, territories and the... More ≫

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In September 2000, First Ministers in Canada agreed to provide clear accountability reporting to Canadians beginning in September 2002. Health ministers from the provinces, territories and the federal government worked to select and report to the public on a set of comparable health indicators. This report is the result of that work. The results presented in this report show that Albertans have similar health status compared with the Canadian average, and that wait times are also similar to the national average. The report also outlines areas where Alberta outperforms the national average, and some areas where Alberta’s results are below the Canadian average and could be improved.

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Going further : building on a framework for reform

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The Committee on Collaboration and Innovation was established in March 2002 as part of the Alberta Government’s response to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health Report. Its mandate was to help... More ≫

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The Committee on Collaboration and Innovation was established in March 2002 as part of the Alberta Government’s response to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health Report. Its mandate was to help transform the way health regions provide services and how the government and regions collaborate to provide those services. This report presents the findings of the Committee and makes recommendations in five areas: roles and responsibilities for the Government of Alberta and health authorities; multi-year performance contracts; facilitating collaboration among health regions and developing new models of care; establishing centres of specialization; and contracting with a blend of providers.

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Alzheimer disease and other dementias : strategic directions in healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available to the following individuals and organizations: • All government departments, in particular Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Seniors, Alberta Community Development, Alberta Learning and Alberta Infrastructure; • Health authorities, physicians and other health providers; and • Other agencies directly involved in the provision of dementia care services, community partners such as the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, housing providers and interested individuals from the public.

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Health standards and guidelines for barbering and hairstyling

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Outlines and reviews the infection prevention techniques that are critical in reducing the risk of disease transmission by barbering and hairstyling services.

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Health standards and guidelines for esthetics

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Outlines the health standards and guidelines for personal services which provide makeup and facials, manicures and pedicures, and body waxing. The document reviews the basic procedures used in... More ≫

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Outlines the health standards and guidelines for personal services which provide makeup and facials, manicures and pedicures, and body waxing. The document reviews the basic procedures used in esthetics and the infection prevention techniques that are critical in reducing the risk of disease transmission.

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