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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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Vision 2020: The future of health care in Alberta. Phase one

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across... More ≫

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across the province. VISION 2020 outlines a future for Alberta’s health system and describes how health care will be delivered in a strong, sustainable way by the year 2020. It provides direction on how to improve the delivery of services across the whole health system including public health, acute and continuing care, delivery of pharmaceuticals, ambulance services, health system governance and accountability.

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Continuing care health service standards [2008]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. This version of the standards is a result of consultations with the regional health authorities, continuing care operators/agencies, professional associations and other stakeholders in November, 2007 with the intent to clarify language and accountability.

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Continuing care health service standards [2007]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. These standards were developed as a result of the public consultations undertaken by the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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Continuing care health service standards [2006]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. These standards were developed as a result of the public consultations undertaken by the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005. These standards replace the 'Basic Service Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities', released in April 1995.

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Tracking progress : a progress report on continuing care reform in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions were thoroughly reviewed by Alberta Health and Wellness, and in April 2000 the government released its response to the report. Entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta, the report presented a government strategy to develop an improved, sustainable and affordable continuing care system for Albertans. This report, Tracking Progress, shows the progress to date in each of the strategic directions set out in the government’s response, and summarizes future plans to keep continuing care reform moving forward.

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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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Summary: Strategic directions and future actions: Healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term... More ≫

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Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta presents a strategic plan developed by the Alberta government in response to the final report of the Long Term Care Review. The plan will enable the health system to provide Albertans and especially seniors with the health services they need as they age. This four-page summary presents a brief overview of the strategic plan and the actions the government will take to implement the recommendations of the Long Term Care Review.

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Healthy aging : new directions for care : Long Term Care Review final report. Part one: overview

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In November 1997, Health Minister Halvar Jonson initiated a comprehensive, two-year review of long term care services in the province. The purpose was to consult with Albertans, review trends and... More ≫

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In November 1997, Health Minister Halvar Jonson initiated a comprehensive, two-year review of long term care services in the province. The purpose was to consult with Albertans, review trends and alternatives, consider the impact of an aging population, and develop a comprehensive direction for moving Alberta’s continuing care system into a new millenium. A Long Term Care Policy Advisory Committee was established to guide the review, provide advice on specific issues and develop recommendations for the future. In November 1999 the Committee presented its report to the government. Part One of this report provides an overview and highlights of the Committee’s new vision for continuing care and meeting the needs of an aging population in the province. It includes key recommendations both for addressing immediate pressing needs and for implementing new directions for the future.

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