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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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Health facilities capital program manual

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This manual describes the responsibilities, accountabilities and processes for the planning and delivery of the Health Facilities Capital Program. It is developed collaboratively by Alberta... More ≫

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This manual describes the responsibilities, accountabilities and processes for the planning and delivery of the Health Facilities Capital Program. It is developed collaboratively by Alberta Health, Alberta Infrastructure and Alberta Health Services, in accordance with the priorities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the three parties and under the guidance of a Joint Steering Committee. This manual supersedes the Health Capital Planning Manual, 3rd Edition.

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Design guidelines for continuing care facilities in Alberta

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The guidelines in this resource are intended to promote innovative design for supportive living and facility living environments in Alberta. This document describes best and contemporary practices... More ≫

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The guidelines in this resource are intended to promote innovative design for supportive living and facility living environments in Alberta. This document describes best and contemporary practices for continuing care facilities. It is intended to promote positive health outcomes/quality of life and optimal service delivery, through appropriate and positive living environments.

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Exceptions report on facility conditions index

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To assist in planning long-term maintenance and repair, all major health facilities undergo an independent audit, approximately every five years. There are times when additional information is... More ≫

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To assist in planning long-term maintenance and repair, all major health facilities undergo an independent audit, approximately every five years. There are times when additional information is identified that could impact the Facility Condition Index (FCI) to find out what changes were made in 2012-13 and how it impacted the FCI for those facilities.

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Family care clinics : facility and equipment infrastructure reference material

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The purpose of this resource is to assist Family Care Clinic (FCC) applicants in further refining their proposed accommodation requirements which will be based on the programs and services... More ≫

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The purpose of this resource is to assist Family Care Clinic (FCC) applicants in further refining their proposed accommodation requirements which will be based on the programs and services available at their FCC. The accommodation requirements will contribute to identification of a project scope of work and project cost estimates (lease and leasehold improvement) associated with developing an FCC facility. This information will be used to complete the Facilities and Equipment Infrastructure section within the Business Plan template that is required to support the implementation of a recommended proposal.

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Family care clinic : facility planning guidelines

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The facility planning guidelines provide assistance to successful proponents in establishing their facility and space requirements. It provides an overview of the range of potential spaces that... More ≫

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The facility planning guidelines provide assistance to successful proponents in establishing their facility and space requirements. It provides an overview of the range of potential spaces that may be included in a family care clinic (FCC). The design and layout of each FCC will depend on several factors including the size of the proposed FCC, clinical and community requirements, service volumes, and limitations of existing infrastructure.

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AVS asset assessment report : Thickwood Public Health Building

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Provides a snapshot of the physical condition and building systems of the facility at the time of the evaluation report, and anticipates the amount and cost of maintenance work that may be... More ≫

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Provides a snapshot of the physical condition and building systems of the facility at the time of the evaluation report, and anticipates the amount and cost of maintenance work that may be required over the following five years to keep the facility in optimal condition. Facility condition evaluation is a key tool for long-term health care capital planning, providing information that can be used to help determine priorities for investing in maintenance, upgrades and new infrastructure.

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RECAPP facility evaluation report : Daysland Health Centre

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Provides a snapshot of the physical condition and building systems of the facility at the time of the evaluation report, and anticipates the amount and cost of maintenance work that may be... More ≫

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Provides a snapshot of the physical condition and building systems of the facility at the time of the evaluation report, and anticipates the amount and cost of maintenance work that may be required over the following five years to keep the facility in optimal condition. Facility condition evaluation is a key tool for long-term health care capital planning, providing information that can be used to help determine priorities for investing in maintenance, upgrades and new infrastructure.

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Health capital planning manual : the planning and approval process for health major capital projects. 3rd edition

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This revised manual incorporates several important changes to the health capital planning process. These changes resulted from the government’s fiscal framework and approach to capital budgeting,... More ≫

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This revised manual incorporates several important changes to the health capital planning process. These changes resulted from the government’s fiscal framework and approach to capital budgeting, planning, decision-making and funding. This manual supersedes the document entitled Capital Planning Manual: the planning and approval process for health capital projects dated June 2001. It is intended to serve as a guide for Alberta’s health authorities, Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation, Alberta Health & Wellness, consultants, and others involved in health sector capital planning

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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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