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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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Emergency Powers Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes that in exercising emergency powers, the Minister or regional health authority are subject to the regulation and sets out the information to be made available when... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes that in exercising emergency powers, the Minister or regional health authority are subject to the regulation and sets out the information to be made available when exercising the emergency powers.

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Cemeteries Act

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Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures... More ≫

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Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures there are perpetual care funds for long-term care of commercial cemeteries.

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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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Impact : a socio-economic review of supervised consumption sites in Alberta

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This report contains the findings of the Committee's review, including engagement with affected communities.

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Emergency Medical Aid Act

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The Act deals with protection from liability for a physician, registered health discipline member, or registered nurse who voluntarily render emergency medical services or first aid assistance to... More ≫

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The Act deals with protection from liability for a physician, registered health discipline member, or registered nurse who voluntarily render emergency medical services or first aid assistance to a person who is ill, injured, or unconscious, as a result of and at the scene of an accident or other emergency. It also deals with other persons who provide emergency first aid at the immediate scene of an accident or emergency.

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Emergency health services act : overview

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This information sheet provides an overview of the legislative framework for the governance and delivery of emergency health services in Alberta. It discusses new legislation, the Emergency Health... More ≫

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This information sheet provides an overview of the legislative framework for the governance and delivery of emergency health services in Alberta. It discusses new legislation, the Emergency Health Services Act, which would replace the Ambulance Services Act, as well as supporting regulations, standards and policies.

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