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Climate Leadership Plan : implementation plan 2018-19

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue... More ≫

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue implementation of the Plan, including linkages with the Outcome Framework (included as an appendix) and the government's fiscal plan.

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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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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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Becoming the best : Alberta's 5-year health action plan : 2010-2015

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Right now, the province has a unique opportunity to respond to the strategies and concerns of Albertans. The Alberta government has established one single health authority, Alberta Health... More ≫

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Right now, the province has a unique opportunity to respond to the strategies and concerns of Albertans. The Alberta government has established one single health authority, Alberta Health Services, to co-ordinate and deliver publicly funded health services throughout the province. The primary goals for Alberta Health Services are improving quality, accessibility and sustainability.

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Putting people first

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This report makes recommendations regarding the key components that should be included in the Alberta Health Act based on input received from Albertans. The report also proposes measures that... More ≫

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This report makes recommendations regarding the key components that should be included in the Alberta Health Act based on input received from Albertans. The report also proposes measures that should be taken to ensure the Act operates as intended. In addition, the report sets out priorities that Albertans have identified for action as Alberta proceeds to clarify outcomes, develop policies, revise legislation and make decisions for the future of its health system. Finally, the report recommends next steps for the Government of Alberta in pursuing further work on Alberta’s health legislation. The report is presented in two parts. Part One offers 15 recommendations based on feedback received from Albertans. Part Two is devoted to an overview of the diverse input received from Albertans through the consultation process.

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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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Vision 2020: The future of health care in Alberta. Phase one

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across... More ≫

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across the province. VISION 2020 outlines a future for Alberta’s health system and describes how health care will be delivered in a strong, sustainable way by the year 2020. It provides direction on how to improve the delivery of services across the whole health system including public health, acute and continuing care, delivery of pharmaceuticals, ambulance services, health system governance and accountability.

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Aligning health authority accountability in Alberta's health system

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This publication describes the structure, processes and alignments supporting accountability between the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta's health authorities. It outlines the... More ≫

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This publication describes the structure, processes and alignments supporting accountability between the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta's health authorities. It outlines the responsibilities, broad roles and reporting relationships of health authorities and describes the overall process and key mechanisms supporting health system accountability.

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Getting on with better health care : health policy framework

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items in the Getting on with Better Health Care package. A Health Policy Framework was released in February 2006, to provide clear and consistent direction in health care reform. This document presents a revised version of the Health Policy Framework, which has been updated based on suggestions and ideas of Albertans in response to the initial framework. The purpose of the framework is to lead the way toward a more sustainable, response and accessible health system that is based on a more holistic and comprehensive approach to care.

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Health policy framework : what we heard from Albertans during March 2006 : consultation report

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The Alberta Government announced the Getting on with Better Health Care package in July, 2005, which contained 13 actions to improve the health care system. One of the actions included developing... More ≫

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The Alberta Government announced the Getting on with Better Health Care package in July, 2005, which contained 13 actions to improve the health care system. One of the actions included developing a framework to set the overall government direction for protecting the public health system. This Health Policy Framework was released in February 2006. Throughout the next month, the Minister and staff of the department of consulted with Albertans on the framework through meetings, letters, e-mails, web-based feedback forms, and phone calls. This document presents the results of this consultation.

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