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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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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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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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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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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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Duty to notify – decision guide

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Continuing care service providers and operators in Alberta are required to report to Alberta Health any serious event or incident that has occurred, or that has the potential to occur. Specific... More ≫

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Continuing care service providers and operators in Alberta are required to report to Alberta Health any serious event or incident that has occurred, or that has the potential to occur. Specific serious events include those that are a health or safety risk to clients or residents, or may jeopardize the ability of the operator or provider to provide care. The Duty to Notify Decision Guide can be used to determine if an incident is reportable.

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Improving quality of life for residents in facility-based continuing care : Alberta facility-based continuing care review recommendations : final report

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s... More ≫

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The government has made it a priority to improve the quality of life of residents in facility-based continuing care. Alberta Health contracted MNP LLP to conduct a review of Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system and submit a final report and recommendations to the Minister of Health. The final report makes recommendations to government that would transform and modernize Alberta’s facility-based continuing care system.

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Core community supports to age in community

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Examines how government home and community support services complement aging in community

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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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