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Health workforce strategy 2023

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As with other Canadian jurisdictions, Alberta is experiencing challenges with its health care system that can be attributed to a worldwide deficit in health workforce supply, as well as challenges... More ≫

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As with other Canadian jurisdictions, Alberta is experiencing challenges with its health care system that can be attributed to a worldwide deficit in health workforce supply, as well as challenges with how the existing workforce is utilized. Alberta Health, with input from other Government of Alberta ministries as well as Alberta Health Services, has developed this health workforce strategy to highlight the province's health workforce strengths, to describe current efforts already underway to create a healthy, sustainable, engaged, and efficient health care workforce, and to set out the province's plans to maintain and strengthen this workforce going forward.

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps... More ≫

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps that can be taken to prevent their occurrence.

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Assessing the impact of an established peer support model on the mental health of public safety personnel

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Presents findings of a study conducted to assess the impact of providing a high-fidelity implementation of a specific model of structured peer support for individuals in four integrated fire and... More ≫

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Presents findings of a study conducted to assess the impact of providing a high-fidelity implementation of a specific model of structured peer support for individuals in four integrated fire and emergency medical services departments. Public safety personnel who had previously participated in peer support reported greater perceived peer support skills and greater perceived value of peer support than those with no previous peer support participation. The evidence for peer support appears promising for supporting the mental health of public safety personnel.

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Que faire si vous présentez un trouble musculosquelettique

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Ce bulletin fournit des informations aux travailleurs sur les mesures à prendre lorsqu'ils ressentent les symptômes d'un trouble musculo-squelettique.

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Comment puis-je aider les travailleurs qui signalent un trouble musculosquelettique?

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Ce bulletin fournit des informations aux employeurs sur les mesures à prendre si un travailleur signale un trouble musculo-squelettique.

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Guide to OHS : employers [2022]

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This guide introduces Alberta’s occupational health and safety laws and the role of an employer in ensuring health and safety at the work site.

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Guide to OHS : supervisors [2022]

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This guide introduces Alberta’s occupational health and safety laws and the role of a supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site.

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Workplace first aid approvals : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Application process and requirements for agencies interested in becoming approved workplace first aid training providers in Alberta.

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Worker fatally attacked

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an examination room.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians and other health care professionals

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This resource describes notifiable occupational disease reporting requirements for physicians and other health care professionals. A fillable notification form is included with the resource.

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