Publications

Shape the way. Refocusing health care in Alberta public engagement : what we heard January – June 2024

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To adress current challenges, the Government of Alberta announced its plans to Refocus the Health Care System in November 2023. Engaging with Albertans is a vital part of the government's effort... More ≫

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To adress current challenges, the Government of Alberta announced its plans to Refocus the Health Care System in November 2023. Engaging with Albertans is a vital part of the government's effort to refocus the health care system. Public engagement activities were undertaken January to June 2024. The input, experiences and feedback gathered are essential to lead the way we develop a more sustainable, effective and efficient health care system that meets the needs of patients, health care providers and Alberta's diverse communities. Recognizing the critical importance of understanding all Albertans' perspectives on the health care system, the Government of Alberta undertook an intentional, layered approach to gathering this feedback.

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Completing a privacy impact assessment : annotated template

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A privacy impact assessment describes how proposed administrative practices or information systems may affect the privacy of the individuals who are the subjects of the information. This template... More ≫

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A privacy impact assessment describes how proposed administrative practices or information systems may affect the privacy of the individuals who are the subjects of the information. This template is intended to assist community-based custodians in completing privacy impact assessments.

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Alberta emergency medical services dispatch review : report to the Government of Alberta

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with... More ≫

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A review of Alberta’s emergency medical services dispatch system was conducted to identify opportunities to improve the system and provide recommendations on strategies to implement changes with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The review included a comparison of the Alberta Health Services dispatch model with nine comparable systems from other provinces and other countries, as well as internal and external stakeholder engagement. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee final report

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures,... More ≫

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The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee was established on January 24, 2022 to explore issues facing the emergency medical services (EMS) system that may contribute to service pressures, gaps and human resource/workforce challenges. This included: examining ground ambulance, air ambulance and dispatch services; reviewing procedures and policies related to the delivery of EMS services; and identifying current and emerging issues that impact EMS delivery in Alberta. This final report presents the results of the committee's work, and presents over 50 recommendations to enhance the EMS system so that it is strong, sustainable and provides quality care for patients. Alberta’s government will be accepting all recommendations and is working on a plan of action to carry them out.

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Alberta influenza immunization policy

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Influenza is a contagious and easily-transmitted respiratory disease caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. The Alberta Influenza Immunization Policy (IIP) sets out the... More ≫

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Influenza is a contagious and easily-transmitted respiratory disease caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. The Alberta Influenza Immunization Policy (IIP) sets out the requirements for the provincially-funded Influenza Immunization Program. The objectives of the policy are: to reduce the incidence and impact of influenza disease in Alberta; to have effective and safe influenza vaccines available for administration; to increase the coverage rates of targeted populations; and for all people in Alberta to have access to provincially-funded influenza vaccine.

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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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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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Alberta Health Services performance review

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This performance review of Alberta Health Services, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP, aims to provide clear answers on how health care dollars are being spent, what improvement opportunities... More ≫

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This performance review of Alberta Health Services, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP, aims to provide clear answers on how health care dollars are being spent, what improvement opportunities exist across AHS when considering leading organizations and systems, and to provide recommendations on how long-term sustainability of the health care system can be achieved. The review approach included hearing directly from Albertans, including patients, staff and physicians working in AHS, as well as from key stakeholder groups including patient advocates, regulatory bodies and associations, municipalities and universities.

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Alberta Air Quality Notification Protocol : what you need to know

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This information sheet provides information on how notification, assessment, and communication of air quality events occur in Alberta. It is also intended to increase public awareness about the... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information on how notification, assessment, and communication of air quality events occur in Alberta. It is also intended to increase public awareness about the Air Quality Notification Protocol and to encourage the public to sign up for Environment Canada’s EC Alert Me and WeatherCAN app, as well as the Government of Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index app.

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Alberta’s health system measurement classification approach

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Alberta's Health System Measurement Classification Approach provides a structure for the development and maintenance of an inventory of performance measures. It is a conceptual tool for... More ≫

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Alberta's Health System Measurement Classification Approach provides a structure for the development and maintenance of an inventory of performance measures. It is a conceptual tool for classifying measures according to domains and dimensions of health system performance. This information sheet provides a brief description of the approach and its four major domains: population health, health services delivery, governance and community engagement, and health system sustainability.

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