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Hospital reciprocal claims guide

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This manual provides Alberta hospitals and health zones with a reference document outlining the policies, guidelines and processes for interprovincial/territorial hospital claims for insured... More ≫

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This manual provides Alberta hospitals and health zones with a reference document outlining the policies, guidelines and processes for interprovincial/territorial hospital claims for insured in-patient and outpatient hospital services.

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Working in confined spaces : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : hepatitis B – acute and chronic

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of acute and chronic hepatitis B as a notifiable disease for both acute... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of acute and chronic hepatitis B as a notifiable disease for both acute cases and chronic carriers. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Ministerial Order 800/2024 [Health]

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Alberta's Provincial Health Agencies Act establishes the acute care, primary care, continuing care and mental health and addiction health services sectors. The amendments are contained within the... More ≫

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Alberta's Provincial Health Agencies Act establishes the acute care, primary care, continuing care and mental health and addiction health services sectors. The amendments are contained within the Health Statutes Amendment Act (HSAA) tabled on May 14, 2024, and which received royal assent on May 30, 2024. The HSAA enables the transition from a single regional health authority to an integrated system of sector-based provincial health agencies. This ministerial order initiates the transition to a refocused health care system.

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Health annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan,... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Mental Health and Addiction annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Mental Health and Addiction contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Mental Health and Addiction contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Indigenous patient navigator grant program : grant recipients

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program. The Navigator Program provides financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit... More ≫

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program. The Navigator Program provides financial support to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous serving organizations to recruit and retain navigators to help patients overcome barriers accessing primary health care services across multiple service providers, support patient advocacy, gain access to resources, and improve care coordination.

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Indigenous primary health care innovation fund : grant recipients

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides funding to support Indigenous communities and organizations in pursuing priorities based upon... More ≫

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Lists recipients of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund provides funding to support Indigenous communities and organizations in pursuing priorities based upon their unique primary health care needs. The intent is to lay a solid foundation for the delivery of accessible, relevant, high-quality, and culturally-safe primary health care led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Alberta.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries [2020 to Current]

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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