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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Injury management consultants register : physical therapists register

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This document contains a list of physical therapists who have been established under the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation of the Insurance Act. For more information, visit More ≫

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This document contains a list of physical therapists who have been established under the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation of the Insurance Act. For more information, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca/automobile-insurance.

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Facility and functional centre definitions and facility listing

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code.... More ≫

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code. This resource contains the facility numbers and functional centre codes that Alberta Health has assigned to these facilities.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan : Schedule of Medical Benefits as of 01 April 2024

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The Schedule of Medical Benefits, or SOMB, contains the fee schedule and list of medical benefits insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, and the rules that govern billing.

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Continuing care design standards and best practices in Alberta, 2023 (CCDS)

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Promotes innovative design for continuing care homes (which includes long-term care and designated supportive living) and supportive living accommodations that provide continuing care services in... More ≫

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Promotes innovative design for continuing care homes (which includes long-term care and designated supportive living) and supportive living accommodations that provide continuing care services in Alberta. The overall goal of the resource is to integrate design concepts to facilitate the provision of quality accommodation and health care services within comfortable, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and home-like environments. All newly-constructed continuing care homes larger than 14 spaces that receive public funding must meet the standards outlined in this document. In cases of difference between these documents and national/provincial codes, the most restricted and higher requirements shall govern.

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Alberta treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in adolescents and adults, 2018

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The guidelines presented here for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections in Alberta have been adapted from the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections for provincial use... More ≫

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The guidelines presented here for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections in Alberta have been adapted from the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections for provincial use with permission from the Public Health Agency of Canada. It includes the level of recommendation and quality of evidence indicators for the treatment recommendations. The indicators reflect a combination of the methodologies from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and have been modified and simplified for use.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : ebola virus disease

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of ebola virus disease as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of ebola virus disease as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and reporting requirements for the disease, along with epidemiology and public health management of the disease.

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Public health disease management guidelines : influenza, avian

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of avian influenza as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of avian influenza as a notifiable disease. 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, public health veterinarian and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Cancer research for screening and prevention (CRSP) funding : grant recipients

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program provides funding to support and encourage research initiatives that will promote the prevention or early detection of chronic diseases such as cancer, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate opportunities for widespread implementation and value to the healthcare system. This resource lists the recipients by funding year, and includes the recipient and project name, a project description, and the funding amount.

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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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