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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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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 [January 2016 and amended July 16, 2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The CCHSS represent a legislated requirement and set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care.

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Continuing care health service standards [2016]

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service... More ≫

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In the continuing care system, the Ministry of Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality publicly-funded health care. The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The CCHSS represent a legislated requirement and set the minimum requirement that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care.

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Accommodation standards and licensing information guide. Revision 5

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and... More ≫

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by Alberta Health who license supportive living accommodations and monitor long-term care accommodations. The information contained within will provide explanation and rationales on the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act and Regulation, as well as information to assist both supportive living and long-term care operators to comply with provincial accommodation standards.

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Long-term care accommodation standards [2010]

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The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all long-term care accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of... More ≫

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The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all long-term care accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations.

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Supportive living accommodation standards [2010]

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This document comprises a re-printing of the accommodation standards as presented in Schedule 1 of the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Regulation. Compliance with these standards, the... More ≫

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This document comprises a re-printing of the accommodation standards as presented in Schedule 1 of the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Regulation. Compliance with these standards, the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Regulation and the Act is mandatory for accommodations licensed under the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act.

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Continuing care health service standards [2008]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. This version of the standards is a result of consultations with the regional health authorities, continuing care operators/agencies, professional associations and other stakeholders in November, 2007 with the intent to clarify language and accountability.

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Continuing care health service standards [2007]

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs,... More ≫

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The intent of the Continuing Care Health Service Standards is to identify standards for the provision of quality continuing care health services that take into consideration the individual needs, preferences and abilities of each client. The standards are divided into two parts: A. Putting Individuals First: Providing Quality Continuing Care Health Services. B. Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. These standards were developed as a result of the public consultations undertaken by the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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