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Alberta emergency medical services dispatch review : report to the Government of Alberta

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with... More ≫

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The review included a comparison of the Alberta Health Services dispatch model with nine comparable systems from other provinces and other countries, as well as internal and external stakeholder engagement. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Alberta health system sustainability and resiliency action plan

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should... More ≫

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should consider in order to build longer-term capacity and resilience. This report sets out specific actions to be considered by Alberta's health system and aggregated into an agreed-upon delivery plan by Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services. The review and action plan are structured around six themes: workforce; acute, critical care and surgery; primary and community care; governance and decision-making; public health; and modelling.

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Mass fatality plan

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The Mass Fatality Plan provides guidance to Alberta's municipalities in the development of their emergency management plans, and will act as an operational framework to inform first responder,... More ≫

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The Mass Fatality Plan provides guidance to Alberta's municipalities in the development of their emergency management plans, and will act as an operational framework to inform first responder, municipal, and provincial activity during a mass fatality incident. It also describes the method by which the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will work with municipal government, law enforcement, provincial government departments, the funeral services industry, the healthcare sector, and other stakeholders in the event of a mass fatality incident in Alberta.

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Helicopter emergency medical services report 2021

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS,... More ≫

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This report reviews the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) system in Alberta and provides recommendations for service planning and future policy work. Air ambulance, which includes HEMS, is an integral part of the overall provincial health and emergency medical services system, and is particularly vital in rural Alberta where access to critical care may not be available in a time-appropriate manner through the use of ground ambulance services.

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Indigenous Learning Initiative engagement summary report : Alberta Public Service agencies, boards and commissions

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to implementing the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Government is planning to... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to implementing the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Government is planning to implement Indigenous introductory training for all Alberta Public Service employees, and Alberta agencies, boards, and commissions. The intent is to raise awareness of the historical and contemporary experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Alberta. Employees were engaged to provide feedback on the development of this training. This report summarizes the results of this feedback and will be used to inform the development of a training proposal.

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Village of Willingdon viability plan

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The purpose of the Willingdon Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Willingdon an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document... More ≫

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The purpose of the Willingdon Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Willingdon an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document outlines the village’s current finances, governance, services and infrastructure. It also highlights the village’s viability issues including a declining population, increasing service costs and administrative and operational capacity.

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Village of Berwyn viability plan

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The Village of Berwyn Viability Plan was developed by a viability review team that was appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to review the village's finances, governance, infrastructure... More ≫

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The Village of Berwyn Viability Plan was developed by a viability review team that was appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to review the village's finances, governance, infrastructure and how programs and services are delivered. This document presents a summary of the viability review team's findings, including how municipal services are delivered to residents and the potential challenges that Berwyn residents may face in the future.

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Village of Strome viability plan

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This document provides information on the Village of Strome’s finances and governance, as well as programs and services that are offered by the Village of Strome for its residents. This document... More ≫

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This document provides information on the Village of Strome’s finances and governance, as well as programs and services that are offered by the Village of Strome for its residents. This document is based on information collected from the Village of Strome throughout the viability review process and is reflective of the most current information available at the time of writing. The structure of this document reflects the spirit of the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Strategy and the Viability Review Team’s approach in determining the Village of Strome’s long-term viability.

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Village of Hill Spring viability plan

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The purpose of the Hill Spring Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Hill Spring an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document... More ≫

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The purpose of the Hill Spring Viability Plan is to provide council, administration and the residents of Hill Spring an opportunity to discuss and debate the future of their village. This document outlines the village’s current finances, governance, services and infrastructure. It also highlights the village’s viability issues including limited non-residential assessment base, the declining population, increasing service costs, a high dependence on government grants, and the reliance on community volunteers to undertake tasks essential to operation of the village.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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