Publications

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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Health Quality Council of Alberta Act

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This Act continues the Health Quality Council of Alberta and maintains the core mandate of the Council to study and report on the health system. The Act enables the Council to work within the... More ≫

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This Act continues the Health Quality Council of Alberta and maintains the core mandate of the Council to study and report on the health system. The Act enables the Council to work within the health system on identifying and implementing improvements to the quality of health services in our province. The Council will continue as a corporation, and appointments to its board of directors will be made by Cabinet, not the Minister. The Act provides a new health system inquiry authority. While this authority is very similar and imports many provisions from the Public Inquiries Act, it has some special distinctions designed to make it more functional for the purpose of looking specifically into serious health system matters.

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Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act

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This Act provides a mechanism for certain individuals (such as peace officers, paramedics, firefighters, good Samaritans) exposed to the risk of communicable disease infection through contact with... More ≫

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This Act provides a mechanism for certain individuals (such as peace officers, paramedics, firefighters, good Samaritans) exposed to the risk of communicable disease infection through contact with another individual, to compel that individual, through a court order, to provide a bodily substance for testing.

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Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act

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This Act outlines the requirements for valid consent, establishes the requirement for an online registry and the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, addresses mandatory reporting, prohibits... More ≫

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This Act outlines the requirements for valid consent, establishes the requirement for an online registry and the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, addresses mandatory reporting, prohibits the sale of tissue and organs, and outlines confidentiality requirements.

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Health Professions Act

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board... More ≫

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This Act governs the practice of regulated health professions, sets out standard processes for colleges for registration, continuing competence, complaints and discipline and establishes a board that advises the Minister.

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Health Information Act

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request... More ≫

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request corrections. The Act also regulates the information accessible through Alberta's Electronic Health Record (Alberta Netcare). It protects the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and enables health information to be accessed and shared to provide health services and manage the health system.

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