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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 251 to current

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 201 to Med 250

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Reusable & single-use medical devices standards : standards for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices and for the use of single-use medical devices in all health care facilities and settings

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Establishes minimum requirements for the use of single-use medical devices and the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices between client use. Compliance with these... More ≫

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Establishes minimum requirements for the use of single-use medical devices and the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices between client use. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for Alberta Health Services (AHS) and their contracted service providers. Alberta Health recommends the standards be applied in any setting where health services are provided and where a single-use or reusable medical device may be used or reprocessed, including privately operated community-based health care settings, home-based businesses, and private clinics.

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Automated external defibrillators in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers

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Occupational Health and Safety supports the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the work site provided the employer ensures that AED use is integrated into the first aid program and... More ≫

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Occupational Health and Safety supports the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the work site provided the employer ensures that AED use is integrated into the first aid program and emergency response plan at the site, and can be safely used in the specific work environment intended.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 151 to Med 200

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Standards for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices for health care facilities and settings

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These standards set minimum requirements for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices. The goals of these standards are to: minimize the risk of exposure or injury and... More ≫

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These standards set minimum requirements for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices. The goals of these standards are to: minimize the risk of exposure or injury and prevent transmission of microorganisms; contain contaminated materials; minimize damage to medical devices from foreign material or inappropriate handling; and minimize the time from the point of use to reprocessing of the medical device. Higher standards may be required based on specific circumstances. Standards and guidelines established by Health Canada and the CSA may also be applicable.

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Standards for single-use medical devices : as applied to critical and semi-critical medical devices

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These standards have been developed for use in all health care facilities and settings and apply to critical and semi-critical medical devices. They have been developed with input from experts... More ≫

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These standards have been developed for use in all health care facilities and settings and apply to critical and semi-critical medical devices. They have been developed with input from experts including an infectious disease physician, infection prevention and control professionals, public health professionals and the Health Quality Council of Alberta.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 67 to Med 150

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Province wide services : annual report on activities and outcomes : 2005 annual report

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Contains information on the services included in Province Wide Services, and activities and decisions of the Province Wide Services Working Group during fiscal year. Data is provided for actual... More ≫

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Contains information on the services included in Province Wide Services, and activities and decisions of the Province Wide Services Working Group during fiscal year. Data is provided for actual Province Wide Services volumes and expenditures for the preceding fiscal year, and budget figures for the current and upcoming year. Each year the annual report also provides an in-depth description of selected Province Wide Services.

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