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Continuing care health service standards : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, The Continuing Care Health Service Standards establish the minimum expectations in the provision of high quality, individualized health care services, provided to clients receiving publicly funded services from type 1 and type 2 home and community care providers residents of type A and type B continuing care homes. This includes assessed health and personal care services provided by nurses, therapists, health care aides and other health care professionals.

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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 health service standards : information guide [2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The intended audience for this guide is health standards compliance auditors, Operators, Clients and their families or legal representatives and the public. The guide provides the specific CCHSS standards, what may be accepted as evidence of compliance with the CCHSS and continuing care resources.

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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 : information guide [2016]

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This information guide is intended to serve as a support to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS), which set the minimum requirements that operators in the continuing care system... More ≫

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This information guide is intended to serve as a support to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS), which set the minimum requirements that operators in the continuing care system must comply with in the provision of health care. The guide is meant to be used to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application.

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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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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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Long-term care accommodation standards [2007]

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The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure that long-term care facilities maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of life of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure that long-term care facilities maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of life of Albertans living in those facilities. The Accommodation Standards are based on the input provided to the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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Supportive living accommodation standards [2007]

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The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure that all supportive living facilities 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 supportive living facilities maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security and quality of life of Albertans living in those facilities. The Accommodation Standards will direct operators of supportive living facilities in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The Accommodation Standards are based on the input provided to the MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards in 2005.

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