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Health annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan,... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Impact : a socio-economic review of supervised consumption sites in Alberta

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This report contains the findings of the Committee's review, including engagement with affected communities.

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Alberta notifiable disease incidence : a historical record, 1919-2014

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This report provides a historical account of selected notifiable communicable diseases in Alberta and identifies trends in incidence. It highlights areas where public health measures have... More ≫

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This report provides a historical account of selected notifiable communicable diseases in Alberta and identifies trends in incidence. It highlights areas where public health measures have succeeded in decreasing disease incidence, while also identifying other diseases that still remain a challenge. The data tables included in the document provide disease incidence and rate per year from 1919 to 2014 as it was collected.

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Notifiable disease report (NDR) manual. Eighth edition (2015)

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The Notifiable Disease Report (NDR) Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters and of Alberta Health in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and... More ≫

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The Notifiable Disease Report (NDR) Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters and of Alberta Health in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data to appropriate stakeholders. It provides clarity on the notifiable disease reporting requirements for investigators. It also provides guidance for the completion of the Report of Notifiable Disease (NDR) form. The NDR form is intended to be a surveillance tool that collects meaningful disease information in Alberta in a manner that allows it to be easily analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated. Use of the NDR manual will help to ensure and maintain consistency in gathering information and interpretation of the form fields.

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HIV-positive individuals who are unwilling or unable to prevent the spread of HIV in Alberta

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Individuals diagnosed as HIV-positive and who are unable or unwilling to take appropriate steps to prevent the potential transmission of HIV to others are referred to as Unwilling/Unable (U2)... More ≫

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Individuals diagnosed as HIV-positive and who are unable or unwilling to take appropriate steps to prevent the potential transmission of HIV to others are referred to as Unwilling/Unable (U2) individuals. This report intends to facilitate and strengthen dialogue among all stakeholder organizations to collectively address the needs of U2 individuals, support the rights and dignity of all people, and protect the population from the spread of HIV. The report sets out some of the legal tools that may be used when necessary under the Public Health Act to protect the health of others, and provides a brief summary of the criminal law and the way in which it can be used. The report ends with some recommendations for future action to better address the needs of U2 individuals while improving prevention strategies, strengthening coordination between stakeholders, and better coordinating the use of various measures including the appropriate use of legal tools when necessary.

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Notifiable disease report (NDR) manual. Seventh edition (2014)

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The Notifiable Disease Report (NDR) Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters and of Alberta Health in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and... More ≫

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The Notifiable Disease Report (NDR) Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of public health reporters and of Alberta Health in the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data to appropriate stakeholders. It provides clarity on the notifiable disease reporting requirements for investigators. It also provides guidance for the completion of the Report of Notifiable Disease (NDR) form. The NDR form is intended to be a surveillance tool that collects meaningful disease information in Alberta in a manner that allows it to be easily analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated. Use of the NDR manual will help to ensure and maintain consistency in gathering information and interpretation of the form fields.

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Alberta's strategic approach to wellness : health for all ... wellness for life

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Alberta’s Strategic Approach to Wellness sets forth a vision, guiding principles and an approach that will guide future actions to ensure that all Albertans have the same opportunity to experience... More ≫

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Alberta’s Strategic Approach to Wellness sets forth a vision, guiding principles and an approach that will guide future actions to ensure that all Albertans have the same opportunity to experience good health. It lists the outcomes that the strategy is meant to achieve, and the steps or actions that will be followed to achieve these outcomes. The roles and responsibilities that everyone one has in contributing to the desired outcomes related to health and wellness in Alberta.

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Health and Wellness annual report [2000 - 2012]

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Annual report for the ministry of Alberta Health and Wellness of the province of Alberta.

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Standards for infection prevention and control – accountability and reporting

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The... More ≫

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Effective infection and prevention control (IPC) is grounded in clear accountability and lines of responsibility; the establishment of clinical standards while essential, is not sufficient. The purpose of these standards is to promote clarity in regard to the roles and responsibilities of key positions in Alberta Health Services, including senior executives, and medical officers of health with regard to this important aspect of client, worker and public safety. The accountability and reporting standards in this document apply to IPC matters.

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Health trends in Alberta : a working document

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A sound understanding of trends in health is an essential part of setting goals and priorities for health systems and for publicly-funded programs that support health and well being. In turn,... More ≫

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A sound understanding of trends in health is an essential part of setting goals and priorities for health systems and for publicly-funded programs that support health and well being. In turn, setting goals and priorities is critical to ensuring accountability and continuous improvement within health systems. The main objectives of this resource is to provide an overview of selected health trends including demographics, health status, health determinants, mortality, and communicable disease incidence from an Alberta perspective within a Canadian context. It also provides an overview of changes and expected trends over time.

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