Publications

AISH adjudication guide : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.... More ≫

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. This guide outlines how adjudication works.

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Operator COVID-19 support funding : application guidelines for operators

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Guidelines and application for program funding for operators of non-contracted licensed supportive living and both contracted and non-contracted home care, hospices and residential addiction and... More ≫

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Guidelines and application for program funding for operators of non-contracted licensed supportive living and both contracted and non-contracted home care, hospices and residential addiction and mental health treatment centres. This one-time funding is to offset the costs for increased staffing, additional cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment.

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Critical worker benefit : application guidelines for the health sector

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The Critical Worker Benefit is intended to recognize the service of select workers identified as critical for the delivery of basic services to Albertans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The... More ≫

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The Critical Worker Benefit is intended to recognize the service of select workers identified as critical for the delivery of basic services to Albertans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following guidelines apply to employers in eligible private for-profit and not-for-profit health care settings. All eligible employers will be required to apply for the Critical Worker Benefit using the Health Care COVID-19 Funding for Critical Workers and Operators Application portal.

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Guidance for disability service providers : re-opening or continuing operations

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Outlines preparations for a staged relaunch of disability services and supports that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Provides advice and guidelines to support service... More ≫

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Outlines preparations for a staged relaunch of disability services and supports that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Provides advice and guidelines to support service providers in developing relaunch plans, based on best practices identified through orders by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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Aging with pride : a guide to creating inclusive services for LGBTQ2S+ older adults

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more... More ≫

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more inclusive and affirming. This guide is for any organization that works with seniors as volunteers, staff, clients, residents or participants. This includes seniors’ centres and associations, community outreach and frontline service providers, and housing providers.

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Lead and copper in drinking water in schools and daycares : assessment and response guide

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an... More ≫

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an assessment of potential lead and copper, how to interpret the results when lead and copper levels exceed Health Canada's maximum acceptable concentration, and how to access support from Alberta Health Services throughout the assessment process.

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Guidelines for supporting students with Type 1 diabetes in schools

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information on how schools, school authorities, parents and guardians, healthcare professionals and community service providers can work together to support... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information on how schools, school authorities, parents and guardians, healthcare professionals and community service providers can work together to support children and students with Type 1 diabetes in school.

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Lignes directrices à l’appui des élèves atteints de diabète de type 1 à l’école

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L’objectif de ce guide est de présenter de l’information sur les façons dont les écoles ou les autorités scolaires, les parents ou tuteurs, les professionnels de la santé et les fournisseurs de... More ≫

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L’objectif de ce guide est de présenter de l’information sur les façons dont les écoles ou les autorités scolaires, les parents ou tuteurs, les professionnels de la santé et les fournisseurs de services communautaires peuvent collaborer pour appuyer à l’école les enfants et les élèves atteints du diabète du type 1.

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Addressing elder abuse : a toolkit for developing a coordinated community response

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage... More ≫

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage process for developing a Community Coordinated Response framework and includes definitions, templates, worksheets and handouts.

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Healthy eating for children in childcare centres : a booklet to help you understand the Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a childcare centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are taking care of young... More ≫

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a childcare centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are taking care of young children. It describes the importance of healthy food for children and how to identify healthy food, and outlines the role that childcare centres can play in helping children eat well and making sure healthy choices are available.

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