Publications

The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) bulletin [151 to current]

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic ... More ≫

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community. AADL provides funding for basic medical equipment and supplies to meet clinically assessed needs. The AADL bulletin provides notices, updates and reminders to AADL providers, vendors, suppliers and other interested parties.

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The public trustee’s role in assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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OPGT fact sheet that explains what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes must be taken into account.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent ... More ≫

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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About the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)

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Fact sheet that explains what the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is and what it does.

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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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OPGT fact sheet that details all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet that explains what the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, and how capacity assessment is done in the OPGT.

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Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

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Adult guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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Fact sheet that details and gives a general overview of Adult Guardianship.

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Collective agreement wage tables : health care and social assistance [2023 to current]

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details by employers in the health care and social assistance sectors.

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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are ... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 251 to current

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of ... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Alberta vaccine storage and handling for COVID-19 vaccine

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This document provides information on the storage and transport of COVID-19 vaccines in order to maintain their safety and efficacy.

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Laboratory reporting reference

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A reference list for all Alberta laboratories outlining the positive laboratory results that must be reported to the Zone Medical Officer of Health and to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for ... More ≫

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A reference list for all Alberta laboratories outlining the positive laboratory results that must be reported to the Zone Medical Officer of Health and to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta. Includes required reporting timeframe for each report.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : streptococcal disease group A, invasive

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of streptococcal disease group A invasive as a notifiable disease. ... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of streptococcal disease group A invasive as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial ... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living program manual Section OP : orthotic and prosthetic benefits

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty ... More ≫

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty supplier roles and responsibilities. The program manual also includes policies and procedures for each benefit area and approved product lists. The manual is broken into sections for easier reference.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan statistical supplement

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The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly-funded health care plan. It is established in accordance with the Canada Health Act principles of public administration, ... More ≫

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The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly-funded health care plan. It is established in accordance with the Canada Health Act principles of public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility. The Statistical Supplement is an accompaniment to the Alberta Ministry of Health annual report and includes data on the number of people registered with the AHCIP, payments made by the AHCIP to Alberta physicians and allied practitioners (dental specialists/oral surgeons, optometrists and podiatrists) for services provided to Albertans, and payments for services provided to Albertans while they are out of the country. The Statistical Supplement also reports data on the non-group supplementary health insurance plans.

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Office of The Alberta Health Advocates annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of The Office of Alberta Health Advocates during the reporting period.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living program manual Section M : medical-surgical benefits

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty ... More ≫

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The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program manual includes information on eligibility, cost-share exemption, quantity and frequency review requests and vendor, authorizer and specialty supplier roles and responsibilities. The program manual also includes policies and procedures for each benefit area and approved product lists. The manual is broken into sections for easier reference.

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Superintendent of Insurance bulletins and notices [2023 to current]

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to ... More ≫

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to operate in Alberta. bit will also be of interest to health care practitioners. This record contains bulletins and notices for 2023 forward. See the Related tab for earlier resources. For other information on insurance, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca.

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