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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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Continuing care health service standards

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum... More ≫

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Continuing care health service standards (CCHSS) are a legislated requirement of operators pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act. The standards set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of publicly-funded health care. The CCHSS direct requirements related to the provision of publicly-funded health care in the continuing care system, applying to operators providing facility-based care in continuing care homes as well as those providing home and community care.

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Continuing care design standards and best practices in Alberta, 2023 (CCDS)

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Promotes innovative design for continuing care homes (which includes long-term care and designated supportive living) and supportive living accommodations that provide continuing care services in... More ≫

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Promotes innovative design for continuing care homes (which includes long-term care and designated supportive living) and supportive living accommodations that provide continuing care services in Alberta. The overall goal of the resource is to integrate design concepts to facilitate the provision of quality accommodation and health care services within comfortable, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and home-like environments. All newly-constructed continuing care homes larger than 14 spaces that receive public funding must meet the standards outlined in this document. In cases of difference between these documents and national/provincial codes, the most restricted and higher requirements shall govern.

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Community protection and opioid stewardship standards

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The Community Protection and Opioid Stewardship Standards, along with the Mental Health Services Protection Regulation and the Mental Health Services Protection Act, set the minimum requirements... More ≫

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The Community Protection and Opioid Stewardship Standards, along with the Mental Health Services Protection Regulation and the Mental Health Services Protection Act, set the minimum requirements that a licensed narcotic transition service provider must comply with in the provision of narcotic transition services.

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Recovery-oriented supervised consumption services standards

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These Standards establish the licensing requirements to provide supervised consumption services set out by the Government of Alberta under the Mental Health Services Protection Act and its Regulation. More ≫

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These Standards establish the licensing requirements to provide supervised consumption services set out by the Government of Alberta under the Mental Health Services Protection Act and its Regulation.

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Alberta safe beach protocol

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The Safe Beach Protocol was prepared to provide Albertans with a clear understanding of the management of recreational waters in the province. It provides information on the role of owners and... More ≫

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The Safe Beach Protocol was prepared to provide Albertans with a clear understanding of the management of recreational waters in the province. It provides information on the role of owners and operators in overseeing these sites, monitoring water quality and responding to health risks, with the support and commitment of provincial agencies. The information in this document may be of interest to policy makers, researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in recreational water sites (beaches).

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Ground ambulance vehicle standards code January 2021

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The Ground Ambulance Vehicle Standards Code January 2021 contains construction and safety-related requirements for four classes of ambulances used by licensed ambulance operators to provide... More ≫

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The Ground Ambulance Vehicle Standards Code January 2021 contains construction and safety-related requirements for four classes of ambulances used by licensed ambulance operators to provide publicly funded emergency health services.

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Food retail and foodservices code

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and... More ≫

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and industry have developed a model regulation, the Food Retail and Foodservices Regulation, as well as this accompanying code of practice for the foodservice and food retail industries. The two documents provide a common set of harmonized food safety standards and operational guidelines that are recognized by government, the food industry and consumers. The Code manual provides practical, user-friendly interpretations and guidance for compliance with legislation.

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Personal services standards

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The... More ≫

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The standards describe regulatory requirements and obligations, while also setting out detailed directions for equipping, operating and maintaining a safe and healthy personal services business.

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