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Understanding personal directives

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Information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose someone to represent you as your agent.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries, 2019-2020

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public inquiry into the death of Morley Howard Johnsen

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Morley Howard Johnsen, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Morley Howard Johnsen, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Aging with pride : a guide to creating inclusive services for LGBTQ2S+ older adults

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more... More ≫

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more inclusive and affirming. This guide is for any organization that works with seniors as volunteers, staff, clients, residents or participants. This includes seniors’ centres and associations, community outreach and frontline service providers, and housing providers.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries, 2018-2019

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Into focus : calling attention to youth opioid use in Alberta. Government of Alberta’s response to the office of the child and youth advocate

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017.... More ≫

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017. The review identified opportunities for system improvements in five areas, with five corresponding recommendations. All five recommendations have been accepted by the Government of Alberta, as outlined in this document.

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Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation interpretative guide [2018]

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The over-riding objective of the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (DTPR) is to ensure that people who are injured in collisions receive fast and effective treatment to support their... More ≫

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The over-riding objective of the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (DTPR) is to ensure that people who are injured in collisions receive fast and effective treatment to support their recovery. This guide provides information for insurers, lawyers, and primary health care practitioners (physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists). The guide includes information about the DTPR and how it should be applied, as well as claims and billing processes. For more information, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca/health-care-practitioners.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries, 2017-2018

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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What is the Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act?

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The Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act provides a method for certain individuals exposed to the risk of communicable disease infection through contact with another person to compel that person... More ≫

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The Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act provides a method for certain individuals exposed to the risk of communicable disease infection through contact with another person to compel that person to provide a bodily substance for testing, if such information cannot reasonably be obtained in any other manner. This fact sheet provides an overview of the Act, explains who may apply and how to make an application, and what happens once an application is made.

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