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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Continuing Care Homes provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living accommodation operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Supportive Living Accommodation provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living : wheelchair and recycle equipment guide to authorizations

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The booklet is an abridged guide for AADL authorizers working with clients who require recycled or large equipment following the transition of claims and authorizations to Alberta Blue Cross and... More ≫

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The booklet is an abridged guide for AADL authorizers working with clients who require recycled or large equipment following the transition of claims and authorizations to Alberta Blue Cross and the revision of the equipment recycle process. It includes information about processes established following the transition to Alberta Blue Cross that authorizers should be aware of, as well as flow charts for quick reference.

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Improving quality of life for residents in facility-based continuing care : Alberta facility-based continuing care review recommendations : final report

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s... More ≫

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system and submit a final report and recommendations to the Minister of Health. The final report makes recommendations to government that would transform and modernize Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system.

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Guide pour comprendre la Loi sur la protection des personnes recevant des soins

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La Loi sur la protection des personnes recevant des soins (PPCA) exige le signalement des mauvais traitements et favorise la prévention des mauvais traitements envers les clients adultes qui... More ≫

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La Loi sur la protection des personnes recevant des soins (PPCA) exige le signalement des mauvais traitements et favorise la prévention des mauvais traitements envers les clients adultes qui reçoivent des soins ou des services d'aide financés par l’État. Ce guide a été créé pour vous aider à comprendre la loi.

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A guide to understanding the Protection for Persons in Care Act [2018]

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The Protection for Persons in Care Act promotes the prevention and reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive care or support services that are funded, directly or indirectly, by the... More ≫

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The Protection for Persons in Care Act promotes the prevention and reporting of abuse of adult Albertans who receive care or support services that are funded, directly or indirectly, by the Government of Alberta. This guide was created to help service providers understand and implement the Act in their organization.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries, 2015-2016

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Publicly posting decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) Director began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’... More ≫

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Publicly posting decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) Director began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. The decision summaries contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the PPC Director. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included to protect all who were involved.

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Operator information guide : Alberta Resident and Family Councils Act

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This information guide provides a general overview of the Resident and Family Councils Act. It is intended to provide assistance to operators of supportive living accommodations, nursing homes and... More ≫

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This information guide provides a general overview of the Resident and Family Councils Act. It is intended to provide assistance to operators of supportive living accommodations, nursing homes and auxiliary hospitals in understanding the requirements set out in the Act.

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