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Continuing care health service standards [January 2016 and amended July 16, 2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) 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 CCHSS represent a legislated requirement and set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended January 2018)

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for... More ≫

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for operator education, recirculation, water chemistry and microbiology, water quality monitoring, anti-entrapment, policies and plans related to pool safety and supervision, public education, water quality incident response and general sanitation. Also included are a protocol for management of contaminated public swimming pool water and the calculations for maximum bather load and flow rates through anti-entrapment suction outlets.

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Standards for artificial tanning facility signage

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The Standards outlined in this resource establish the required content and dimensions for signage mandated in facilities that offer ultraviolet artificial tanning in Alberta.

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Immunization messaging specifications. Version 1.5

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2018 Messaging standard for provincial Immunization (IMM) HL7 Message Specifications using HL7 2.x and HL7 v3 to enable a patient's immunization data to be stored in the health record available to... More ≫

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2018 Messaging standard for provincial Immunization (IMM) HL7 Message Specifications using HL7 2.x and HL7 v3 to enable a patient's immunization data to be stored in the health record available to clinicians within Netcare. The summary document outlines all materials in the message specifications which are included in the documentation set file.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended 2017)

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public... More ≫

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public facilities, such as those owned by municipalities or located at hotels, motels, condo and apartment buildings and campgrounds. They do not apply to pools located at single family dwellings. The Standards have been developed in consultation with the pool industry, pool operators and public health officials from Alberta Health Services.

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Health Information Standards Committee for Alberta standards submission process. Version 6.2

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Sets out the process for submission of health information standards to the Health Information Standards Committee for Alberta (HISCA) for approval as a provincial standard. HISCA oversees and... More ≫

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Sets out the process for submission of health information standards to the Health Information Standards Committee for Alberta (HISCA) for approval as a provincial standard. HISCA oversees and coordinates the adoption, adaptation, and development of health information standards for the Alberta health system.

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Delivery site registry data standard. Version 1.1

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2017 Data standard definition for the Delivery Site Registry (DSR) that is a component of the provincial Electronic Health Record used to register and reference health facilities and other... More ≫

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2017 Data standard definition for the Delivery Site Registry (DSR) that is a component of the provincial Electronic Health Record used to register and reference health facilities and other locations where health services are delivered.

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Adverse Events Following Immunization data standard. Version 2.1

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2017 data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction... More ≫

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2017 data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction to the immunization they were administered. The data is used to manage, monitor, analyze and report on the AEFI incidents.

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Continuing care health service standards [2016]

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service... More ≫

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) 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 CCHSS represent a legislated requirement and set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care.

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Accommodation standards and licensing information guide. Revision 5

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and... More ≫

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and monitor long-term care accommodations. The information contained within will provide explanation and rationales on the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act and Regulation, as well as information to assist both supportive living and long-term care operators to comply with provincial accommodation standards.

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