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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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Review of quality care and access to health services within the Chinook Regional Health Authority : Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek and Coaldale : observations, issues, recommendations

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Reports the findings of a special review of the Chinook Regional Health Authority to study the provision of quality care and access to health services in Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, and Coaldale.... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a special review of the Chinook Regional Health Authority to study the provision of quality care and access to health services in Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, and Coaldale. The scope of the project was to determine a go forward plan that is acceptable to local physicians and community leaders.

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Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee final report

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures,... More ≫

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures, gaps and human resource/workforce challenges. This included: examining ground ambulance, air ambulance and dispatch services; reviewing procedures and policies related to the delivery of EMS services; and identifying current and emerging issues that impact EMS delivery in Alberta. This final report presents the results of the committee's work, and presents over 50 recommendations to enhance the EMS system so that it is strong, sustainable and provides quality care for patients. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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