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Facility and functional centre definitions and facility listing

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code.... More ≫

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Claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for insured services provided in formally-recognized or -accredited facilities in Alberta require a facility number and functional centre code. This resource contains the facility numbers and functional centre codes that Alberta Health has assigned to these facilities.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Continuing Care Act

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community care. The Act establishes authority and oversight for licensing, accommodations, and the delivery of publicly funded health care in the continuing care system. It includes requirements for licensing, compliance and enforcement actions, and appeals. The Act repeals the Nursing Homes Act, Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act, Long Term Care Information Act, and Resident and Family Councils Act.

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Continuing care health service standards : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality, individualized health care services, provided to clients receiving publicly funded services from type 1 and type 2 home and community care providers residents of type A and type B continuing care homes. This includes assessed health and personal care services provided by nurses, therapists, health care aides and other health care professionals.

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Crown's Right of Recovery (Ministerial) Regulation

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This Regulation sets out how the Crown’s cost of health services are calculated for the purposes of the Crown’s right of recovery when a person suffers personal injuries as a result of another’s... More ≫

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This Regulation sets out how the Crown’s cost of health services are calculated for the purposes of the Crown’s right of recovery when a person suffers personal injuries as a result of another’s wrongful act or omission. It also sets out the information required to be provided by an insurer who is notified of circumstances in which the Crown’s right of recovery may arise, other than circumstances relating to the use of an automobile.

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Crown's Right of Recovery Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes goods and services as health services, and sets out exceptions to the Crown’s right to recover health care costs. It also provides for the calculation of pre-judgment... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes goods and services as health services, and sets out exceptions to the Crown’s right to recover health care costs. It also provides for the calculation of pre-judgment interest, the establishment of the yearly aggregate assessment and the determination of amounts payable to legal counsel and others.

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Ground Ambulance Regulation

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors,... More ≫

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This Regulation reflects modern paramedic practice and the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The Regulation contains consolidations and updated requirements for EMS medical directors, ambulance operators and ambulance attendants and expands classes of ambulances to improve current and future EMS delivery.

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Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2) (Unproclaimed Sections Only)

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the following: ABC Benefits Corporation Act, Alberta Corporate Tax Act, Alberta Evidence Act, Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, Animal Health Act, Child, Youth... More ≫

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Contains unproclaimed amendments to the following: ABC Benefits Corporation Act, Alberta Corporate Tax Act, Alberta Evidence Act, Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, Animal Health Act, Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Fatality Inquiries Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Government Organization Act, Health Disciplines Act, Health Facilities Act, Health Information Act, Health Professions Act, Income and Employment Supports Act, Labour Relations Code, Local Authorities Capital Financing Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Health Services Protection Act, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act, Municipal Government Act, Pharmacy and Drug Act, Protection for Persons in Care Act, Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, Public Health Act, Public Inquiries Act, Regional Health Authorities Act, Vital Statistics Act.Repeals the Hospitals Act (RSA 2000 cH-12).

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Health Information Act

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request... More ≫

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request corrections. The Act also regulates the information accessible through Alberta's Electronic Health Record (Alberta Netcare). It protects the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and enables health information to be accessed and shared to provide health services and manage the health system.

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