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Report to Albertans : summary of facility designations under the Health Facilities Act

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This report provides an annual summary of chartered surgical facilities providing insured surgical services or uninsured inpatient surgical services that received facility designation under the... More ≫

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This report provides an annual summary of chartered surgical facilities providing insured surgical services or uninsured inpatient surgical services that received facility designation under the Health Facilities Act.

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Alberta sexually transmitted infections and HIV

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on... More ≫

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This annual report provides a high-level overview of four notifiable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Focus is placed on examining counts and rates of for the current year within the context of previous years and Alberta Health Services Zones.

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Office of The Alberta Health Advocates annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of The Office of Alberta Health Advocates during the reporting period.

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Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee final report

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures,... More ≫

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures, gaps and human resource/workforce challenges. This included: examining ground ambulance, air ambulance and dispatch services; reviewing procedures and policies related to the delivery of EMS services; and identifying current and emerging issues that impact EMS delivery in Alberta. This final report presents the results of the committee's work, and presents over 50 recommendations to enhance the EMS system so that it is strong, sustainable and provides quality care for patients. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Human health risks associated with aerially applied fire retardants : screening level risk assessment

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Alberta Health retained Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. to prepare a Screening Level Risk Assessment (SLRA) related to the general public being exposed to aerially applied fire retardants used... More ≫

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Alberta Health retained Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. to prepare a Screening Level Risk Assessment (SLRA) related to the general public being exposed to aerially applied fire retardants used during wildfires. The objectives of this work were to estimate human exposure to fire retardants in various media following use during a wildfire, to characterise the potential human health risks from these exposures, and to provide appropriate and valuable public health advice for residents returning to an area impacted by fire retardant use.

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Helicopter emergency medical services report 2021

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS,... More ≫

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS, is an integral part of the overall provincial health and emergency medical services system, and is particularly vital in rural Alberta where access to critical care may not be available in a time-appropriate manner through the use of ground ambulance services.

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Alberta Health Services performance review

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This performance review of Alberta Health Services, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP, aims to provide clear answers on how health care dollars are being spent, what improvement opportunities... More ≫

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This performance review of Alberta Health Services, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP, aims to provide clear answers on how health care dollars are being spent, what improvement opportunities exist across AHS when considering leading organizations and systems, and to provide recommendations on how long-term sustainability of the health care system can be achieved. The review approach included hearing directly from Albertans, including patients, staff and physicians working in AHS, as well as from key stakeholder groups including patient advocates, regulatory bodies and associations, municipalities and universities.

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Mental Health Patient Advocate annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of the Mental Health Patient Advocate during the reporting period.

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Alberta Health Advocate annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of the Alberta Health Advocate during the reporting period.

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2019 fish consumption guidance : mercury in fish

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016... More ≫

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016 (inclusive) along with attendant advice. The information in this report may be of interest to researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in fish consumption advice in Alberta and want additional information. This document has been produced using methods described in past reports – as such, the information contained herein is a summary of available data related to mercury in fish and human health advice.

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