Publications

The surveillance for antineoplastic exposures (SurFACEs) study

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Antineoplastic drugs (AD) used in treatment of cancer can present an occupational health hazard to healthcare workers causing adverse reproductive effects and increasing their risk of cancer. This... More ≫

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Antineoplastic drugs (AD) used in treatment of cancer can present an occupational health hazard to healthcare workers causing adverse reproductive effects and increasing their risk of cancer. This report presents the findings of a large-scale exposure assessment study which focused on wipe-sampling of hard surfaces to determine the presence and level of AD residues in six representative cancer care facilities in Alberta and three in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Review of Connect Care, Alberta Netcare and MyHealth Records : final report

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This reports presents the results of an independent third-party review of Connect Care, Netcare, and MyHealth Records. The review included comprehensive engagement to gain insights and... More ≫

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This reports presents the results of an independent third-party review of Connect Care, Netcare, and MyHealth Records. The review included comprehensive engagement to gain insights and perspectives from senior health information management professionals, interested parties and end-users. This report presents the findings of the review and includes 14 recommendations representing opportunities to make proactive decisions to avoid future cost, risk and duplication, and progress towards a suggested future-state model. It includes an implementation roadmap sequenced to enable Alberta to manage and balance the pace of implementation within a fiscally-constrained environment and make informed decisions that will deliver patient-centric care and support Alberta's position as a digital health leader.

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Urgent care models to bridge emergency and primary care

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The objective of this report is to provide a synthesis of evidence regarding currently existing urgent care models and their effectiveness, with a focus on the following research questions: What... More ≫

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The objective of this report is to provide a synthesis of evidence regarding currently existing urgent care models and their effectiveness, with a focus on the following research questions: What models of delivering urgent care exist in Canada and other select countries with similar health systems? And how safe, effective, and economical are these urgent care models, and what factors contribute to the safety and/or effectiveness? In general, urgent care is defined as unscheduled health care offered, as part of emergency department care or in ambulatory settings, for acute lower-acuity conditions.

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Glucose monitoring technologies for the management of insulin-dependent diabetes

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Presents the findings and conclusions of a provincial health technology assessment on the clinical effectiveness and patient perspectives of using glucose monitors to help manage glucose levels in... More ≫

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Presents the findings and conclusions of a provincial health technology assessment on the clinical effectiveness and patient perspectives of using glucose monitors to help manage glucose levels in patients with insulin-dependent Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The technologies included in this review are self monitoring of blood glucose (e.g., finger sticks), continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), flash glucose monitors (FGMs), closed loop systems (CL), and sensor augmented pumps (SAP).

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public inquiry into the death of Tyla Rain Rose Chipaway

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Tyla Rain Rose Chipaway, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Tyla Rain Rose Chipaway, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public inquiry into the death of Mackenzy Jane Woolfsmith

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Mackenzy Jane Woolfsmith, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Mackenzy Jane Woolfsmith, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Adverse Events Following Immunization data standard. Version 2.2

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction... More ≫

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2019 Data standard definition for the collection of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) data elements. AEFI is an instance of an immunization service recipient having an adverse reaction to the immunization they were administered. The data is used to manage, monitor, analyze and report on the AEFI incidents.

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Alberta immunization data standard. Version 1.6

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease... More ≫

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2019 Immunization data standard defines both data model and data elements for assessment of the health status of the population, the impact of immunization programs, and the communicable disease control efforts.

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EMS licencing management system data standard. Version 1.0

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2019 data standard definition for Emergency Medical Services Licencing Management System (ELMS), which is the tool used to support the Emergency Health Services Unit at Alberta Health in its... More ≫

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2019 data standard definition for Emergency Medical Services Licencing Management System (ELMS), which is the tool used to support the Emergency Health Services Unit at Alberta Health in its licencing, regulatory and monitoring functions. These elements span the functions that Alberta Health undertakes to manage compliance including the licensing of operators, inspections, renewals of licences, licence maintenance and collision processes.

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Strategies to improve access to surgical care : an evidence review : 5 page summary of key findings

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In Alberta, despite significant efforts to reduce wait times for elective surgery over the past 10 years, the healthcare system has been unable to keep pace with demand. Therefore, a health... More ≫

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In Alberta, despite significant efforts to reduce wait times for elective surgery over the past 10 years, the healthcare system has been unable to keep pace with demand. Therefore, a health evidence review of approaches to improve access to elective surgical care was commissioned through the Alberta Health Evidence Reviews process within Alberta Health. This report presents the findings of the review.

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