Publications

Children's mental health plan for Alberta : three year action plan (2008-2011)

Description

On April 16, 2008 Alberta Health and Wellness launched a Health Action Plan to improve accessibility to health care and ensure the future sustainability of the health system. The Children’s Mental... More ≫

Description

On April 16, 2008 Alberta Health and Wellness launched a Health Action Plan to improve accessibility to health care and ensure the future sustainability of the health system. The Children’s Mental Health Plan for Alberta: Three Year Action Plan (2008-2011) supports the Health Action Plan by providing direction and funding over the next three years for strategies to improve access to mental health services for infants, children, youth and their families. The Children’s Mental Health Plan also aligns with the Health Action Plan by addressing the needs of children and youth at risk, which contributes to healthy and safe communities.

Tags

Blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections action plan

Description

Alberta has among the highest rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis in Canada. Blood borne pathogens (BBP) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are major causes of acute illness,... More ≫

Description

Alberta has among the highest rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis in Canada. Blood borne pathogens (BBP) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are major causes of acute illness, long-term disability, infertility, cervical cancer, and even death. Action is required that enables all Albertans access to the prevention and management of infections caused by BBPs and STIs. The Action Plan presented in this resource is aligned with other provincial efforts to reduce blood borne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis C, support harm reduction activities, increase the healthy decision making behaviours of students, enhance Aboriginal people’s health and promote overall youth and community wellness.

Tags

Provincial review of infection prevention and control

Description

Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health... More ≫

Description

Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health authorities, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the health professional regulatory bodies to review and advise him on their infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, programs and systems. This report of the provincial review outlines the importance of IPC in the context of Alberta's health system and what was learned about the current state of IPC in Alberta. It identifies directions for moving forward, including specific actions to strengthen and enhance infection prevention and control across the health system in Alberta.

Tags

Alberta prenatal screening program for selected communicable diseases : public health guidelines

Description

The broad goal of prenatal screening tests is to identify selected communicable diseases and to provide suitable interventions to protect and enhance the health of pregnant women and their... More ≫

Description

The broad goal of prenatal screening tests is to identify selected communicable diseases and to provide suitable interventions to protect and enhance the health of pregnant women and their infants. This document: describes current and future public health practice for prenatal screening of selected communicable diseases in Alberta; provides a historical description of past prenatal screening practices; describes the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in the prenatal screening process; and describes the targets and target measurements of the Alberta Prenatal Screening Program for selected communicable diseases.

Tags

Alberta immunization strategy 2007-2017

Description

Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness... More ≫

Description

Reaching immunization target rates is vital to ensure that Albertans are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. In order to increase immunization rates, Alberta Health and Wellness developed the Alberta Immunization Strategy. The goal of increasing immunization rates is to be achieved through seven evidence-based strategic directions: enhancing accessibility; improving enabling technology; strengthening parental education and counselling; strengthening partnerships; strengthening provider training and education; strengthening public education and awareness; and strengthening research and evaluation.

Tags

Health worforce action plan 2007 to 2016 : addressing Alberta's health workforce shortages

Description

This document presents a nine-year government action plan to promote systemic change and to support the health sector in addressing the immediate and future health workforce needs in Alberta. The... More ≫

Description

This document presents a nine-year government action plan to promote systemic change and to support the health sector in addressing the immediate and future health workforce needs in Alberta. The plan contains two sections. The first section is about changing the workforce to support changes in service delivery, while the second section is about expanding the capacity of the workforce to ensure an adequate supply of health workers.

Tags

Positive futures - optimizing mental health for Alberta's children & youth : a framework for action (2006-2016)

Description

Positive Futures has been adapted from the draft document, Policy Framework: Mental Health for Alberta’s Children and Youth (2001) that was developed by the cross-ministerial Children’s Mental... More ≫

Description

Positive Futures has been adapted from the draft document, Policy Framework: Mental Health for Alberta’s Children and Youth (2001) that was developed by the cross-ministerial Children’s Mental Health Framework Steering Committee within the context of the Alberta Children and Youth Initiative (ACYI). The policy framework received cross-ministry and cross-regional support in 2001.Vital to the development of the provincial framework was a comprehensive review of background literature and key resources (see Appendix), and a comprehensive provincial consultation with key stakeholders.

Tags

Getting on with better health care : health policy framework

Description

In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

Description

In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items in the Getting on with Better Health Care package. A Health Policy Framework was released in February 2006, to provide clear and consistent direction in health care reform. This document presents a revised version of the Health Policy Framework, which has been updated based on suggestions and ideas of Albertans in response to the initial framework. The purpose of the framework is to lead the way toward a more sustainable, response and accessible health system that is based on a more holistic and comprehensive approach to care.

Tags

Health policy framework

Description

Released in February 2006, Alberta's Health Policy Framework itemized ten new policy directions for sustainable, flexible and accessible health services for Albertans. The framework was created to... More ≫

Description

Released in February 2006, Alberta's Health Policy Framework itemized ten new policy directions for sustainable, flexible and accessible health services for Albertans. The framework was created to guide government and health care partners in making positive, innovative changes to the public health care system that work for Albertans and Alberta's health care providers. Albertans were invited to provide feedback on the framework, and the framework was revised in August 2006 based on this feedback.

Tags

Highlights from Alberta's new health policy : a 10-point plan for a strong, patient-focused public health care system

Description

As part of the Third Way, the Alberta government has adopted 10 new policy directions for health renewal. These new health policies will build on one another to create a health care system that... More ≫

Description

As part of the Third Way, the Alberta government has adopted 10 new policy directions for health renewal. These new health policies will build on one another to create a health care system that focuses on patient needs, provides improved access to services and increases options about personal health and wellness.

Tags