All Resources

Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) policy for Alberta immunization providers

Description

The monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) involving vaccines and biologicals administered in Alberta is an important evaluation component of the provincial immunization... More ≫

Description

The monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) involving vaccines and biologicals administered in Alberta is an important evaluation component of the provincial immunization program. The purpose of this document is to provide AEFI reporting guidance for Alberta immunization providers. It contains information on: the importance of AEFI reporting and surveillance for vaccine safety; how and when to report an AEFI; and definitions of reportable AEFIs in Alberta.

Tags

Getting started : continuing care licensing handbook

Description

This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the... More ≫

Description

This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the questions prospective operators may have when applying for a licence to provide continuing care services. It describes how to apply for a licence and what is expected of licensed operators. It also describes what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of accommodations and what to expect when a provider is in contravention with Alberta Health and enforcement is required. We encourage prospective operators to schedule a pre-consultation meeting with the Continuing Care Licensing Office to discuss their plans before starting this application process

Tags

Facility and functional centre definitions and facility listing

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

Description

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 ≫

Description

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...

Tags

Continuing Care Act

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Continuing care health service standards : information guide

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Crown's Right of Recovery (Ministerial) Regulation

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Crown's Right of Recovery Regulation

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Ground Ambulance Regulation

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags