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Alberta Resident and Family Councils toolkit

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Act, Continuing Care Regulation, and the accommodation standards, every person living in a licensed supportive living accommodation, type A continuing care home, or... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Act, Continuing Care Regulation, and the accommodation standards, every person living in a licensed supportive living accommodation, type A continuing care home, or type B continuing care home and their families have the opportunity to set up a resident and family council. The Resident and Family Councils Toolkit is intended to help residents and families of licensed supportive living accommodations and continuing care homes set up and maintain councils. It contains tools and ideas that may also be useful for facilities with existing councils.

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Guidance for home and community care providers : monitoring and enforcement

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This guide assists providers of home and community care in meeting the expectations and requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. It answers questions that providers may have when providing... More ≫

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This guide assists providers of home and community care in meeting the expectations and requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. It answers questions that providers may have when providing home and community services. The guide describes the Act’s requirements, reporting requirements, and what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of providers who provide home and community care services in Alberta. It also describes what to expect when a provider is in contravention with Alberta Health and enforcement is required.

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Continuing care (Ministerial) regulation plain language summary

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The Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation. It is intended to help readers understand the... More ≫

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The Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation. It is intended to help readers understand the intent and requirements of each section, and where relevant describes shifts from existing legislation and practice.

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Continuing care homes in Alberta : a guide to new continuing care legislation

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"Continuing Care Homes in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of continuing care homes within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new... More ≫

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"Continuing Care Homes in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of continuing care homes within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new legislative framework under the Continuing Care Act, along with some basic information about Continuing Care Transformation initiatives.

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Home and community care in Alberta : a guide to new continuing care legislation

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new... More ≫

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new legislative framework under the Continuing Care Act, along with some basic information about Continuing Care Transformation initiatives.

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Supportive living accommodations in Alberta : a guide to new continuing care legislation

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"Supportive Living Accommodations in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of supportive living accommodations within Alberta’s continuing care system and a... More ≫

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"Supportive Living Accommodations in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of supportive living accommodations within Alberta’s continuing care system and a summary of the new legislative framework under the Continuing Care Act.

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Continuing care regulation : plain language summary

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The Continuing Care Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care Regulation. It is intended to help readers in understanding the intent and requirements of... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Regulation Plain Language Summary provides a general overview of the Continuing Care Regulation. It is intended to help readers in understanding the intent and requirements of each section, and where relevant describes shifts from existing legislation and practice.

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Getting started : continuing care licensing handbook

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the... More ≫

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta’s Continuing Care Act. Getting Started answers the questions prospective operators may have when applying for a licence to provide continuing care services. It describes how to apply for a licence and what is expected of licensed operators. It also describes what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of accommodations and what to expect when a provider is in contravention with Alberta Health and enforcement is required. We encourage prospective operators to schedule a pre-consultation meeting with the Continuing Care Licensing Office to discuss their plans before starting this application process

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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

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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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