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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Alberta early development instrument community profile report, 2016 data collection : Beaumont

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and... More ≫

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and communication and general knowledge. By providing information to support the understanding of the state of children’s developmental health, the reports facilitate informed decision-making that in turn supports positive change for children’s developmental trajectories. The reports also provide local leaders and stakeholders with relevant data that can be used to inform local planning and improvement activities.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for Albertans

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and... More ≫

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and stored. It also provides contacts that can provide Albertans with more detail.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for staff

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated... More ≫

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated service delivery, and whom to contact for more information.

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Wifi in schools, cell phones and health

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This fact sheet discusses information on electromagnetic fields, research on the health risks of electromagnetic radiation, how electromagnetic fields are regulated in Canada, and what research... More ≫

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This fact sheet discusses information on electromagnetic fields, research on the health risks of electromagnetic radiation, how electromagnetic fields are regulated in Canada, and what research says about the health effects of WiFi and cell phones.

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Collaboration within an information sharing environment

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This tip sheet helps government and service providers understand how to work together to share information appropriately and effectively to meet an Albertan's immediate and long-term needs.

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Mental health capacity building projects in Alberta

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Lists mental health projects currently being offered in Alberta schools. Includes the name of the project and the school divisions, communitites, schools where the project is being offered. Also... More ≫

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Lists mental health projects currently being offered in Alberta schools. Includes the name of the project and the school divisions, communitites, schools where the project is being offered. Also includes the grade levels for each project and the Alberta Health Services zone.

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Information sharing decision tree

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health... More ≫

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection Act and Children First Act. It complements the Guide to Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Determining the best interest of the child under the Children First Act

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This tip sheet helps health and other service providers determine whether sharing a child's personal or health information is in the best interest of the child, based on the Children's First Act.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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