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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 : funding for Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness [brochure]

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This brochure provides an overview of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living program, which assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness in maintaining independence... More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living program, which assists Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness in maintaining independence in their community through the provision of basic medical equipment and supplies to meet their clinically-assessed needs.

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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements sur les commissions d'examen de la sante mentale

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to... More ≫

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to have a physician or nurse practitioner’s opinion about your mental health reviewed by people who are not involved in your care. Each review panel includes a lawyer, a psychiatrist and a member of the public.

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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements à l’intention des patients en cure obligatoire

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a... More ≫

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a formal patient, this document contains information about your legal rights, answers to common questions and other resources.

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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements à l’intention des personnes assujetties à une ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being... More ≫

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being detained at a hospital. A team of health care providers determines what to include in a community treatment order care plan, such as medications that need to be taken regularly and appointments with care providers.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) specialized services : information for parents

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Presents information for parents about specialized services available through Family Support for Children with Disabilities for children with severe disabilities.

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What to expect : Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This document lets potential applicants to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program know what to expect if they are planning to apply.

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Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

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Understanding personal directives

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Information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose someone to represent you as your agent.

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