Publications

Understanding privacy legislation : a guide to help service providers identify and respond to elder abuse [2024]

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the... More ≫

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the legislation that applies to their role as a service provider, including how legislation supports them at work to prevent and address elder abuse. It also outlines factors that need to be considered in making decisions about how and when information about a senior can be shared, if elder abuse is suspected.

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Mental Health Act Forms and Designation Regulation

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This Regulation designates facilities for detention and treatment of formal patients under the Mental Health Act and prescribes 27 forms to be used under the authority of the Act. These forms... More ≫

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This Regulation designates facilities for detention and treatment of formal patients under the Mental Health Act and prescribes 27 forms to be used under the authority of the Act. These forms relate to admission and renewal certificates, orders to return and transfer patients, warrant and warrant extensions, peace officer statements, competence, review panels, and community treatment orders.

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Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes for the court forms to be used when a guardian applies to the court for a protection order.

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Community Treatment Order Regulation

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This Regulation sets out additional information relating to community treatment orders that is not addressed in the Mental Health Act.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries [2020 to Current]

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries 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. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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Alberta Health Act

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This Act sets out principles that will guide the health care system, requires the Minister to establish a Health Charter that outlines various expectations and responsibilities in the health... More ≫

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This Act sets out principles that will guide the health care system, requires the Minister to establish a Health Charter that outlines various expectations and responsibilities in the health system, and provides for the appointment of a Health Advocate to address Health Charter issues.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Act

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This Act establishes the administrative structure for a plan that provides Alberta residents with access to a variety of publicly funded health services.

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Continuing Care Act

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Act regulates the full spectrum of continuing care services and settings in Alberta, including continuing care homes, supportive living accommodations, and home and community care. The Act establishes authority and oversight for licensing, accommodations, and the delivery of publicly funded health care in the continuing care system. It includes requirements for licensing, compliance and enforcement actions, and appeals. The Act repeals the Nursing Homes Act, Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act, Long Term Care Information Act, and Resident and Family Councils Act.

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COVID-19 Related Measures Act

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This Act provides civil liability protection, retroactive to March 1, 2020, that is specific to exposure or transmission of COVID-19. This liability protection applies to those acting in good... More ≫

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This Act provides civil liability protection, retroactive to March 1, 2020, that is specific to exposure or transmission of COVID-19. This liability protection applies to those acting in good faith, following COVID-19 public health orders, guidance and legislation, and who are not grossly negligent.

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Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act

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Establishes the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) as a public agency to conduct and support research, evaluations, and innovations related to mental health and addiction issues. The... More ≫

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Establishes the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) as a public agency to conduct and support research, evaluations, and innovations related to mental health and addiction issues. The Act sets the composition of the CoRE Board and its powers and reporting requirements.

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