Publications

Addiction and mental health supports

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will... More ≫

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will be given to individuals by law enforcement when addiction and mental health concerns are suspected, and will assist with connecting those individuals with appropriate community agencies, support and resources.

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Naloxone in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers in non-health-care settings

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related... More ≫

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.

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Ministerial Order 702/2023 [Mental Health and Addiction]

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This Ministerial Order enables more workers to administer injectable naloxone as part of their job duties, provided they are authorized and trained as per the requirements. It is an organization's... More ≫

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This Ministerial Order enables more workers to administer injectable naloxone as part of their job duties, provided they are authorized and trained as per the requirements. It is an organization's choice to add the ability to inject naloxone to a worker's job duties.

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Protection of workers during remediation of illegal fentanyl labs : OHS information for workers and employers

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Fentanyl is a chemical hazard and exposure to a very small amount of drug can have immediate adverse health effects. A worker engaged in remediation activities should know the signs and symptoms... More ≫

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Fentanyl is a chemical hazard and exposure to a very small amount of drug can have immediate adverse health effects. A worker engaged in remediation activities should know the signs and symptoms of fentanyl exposure and poisoning, and be aware of emergency procedures to take in such a scenario.

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Naloxone in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2017]

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This document provides guidance to Alberta employers to help ensure the protection of workers in an emergency when Naloxone is used in the workplace. Workers should also be aware of Naloxone and... More ≫

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This document provides guidance to Alberta employers to help ensure the protection of workers in an emergency when Naloxone is used in the workplace. Workers should also be aware of Naloxone and the health and safety factors when used in the workplace.

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Responding to Alberta’s opioid crisis : public progress report

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On October 27, 2016, Alberta announced it was implementing a range of new tools to address overdoses and deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids as part of an urgent government response to... More ≫

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On October 27, 2016, Alberta announced it was implementing a range of new tools to address overdoses and deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids as part of an urgent government response to reduce the harms associated with opioid misuse. These reports from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health provide updates on Alberta’s actions in response to the opioid crisis.

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Naloxone EMT, EMR (Ministerial Order 31/2016)

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This ministerial order outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the performance of the restricted activity authorized for the purpose of prescribing the drug naloxone by Emergency Medical... More ≫

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This ministerial order outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the performance of the restricted activity authorized for the purpose of prescribing the drug naloxone by Emergency Medical Technologists-Paramedic.

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Naloxone RPN (Ministerial Order 33/2016)

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This ministerial order outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the performance of the restricted activity authorized for the purpose of prescribing the drug naloxone by registered... More ≫

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This ministerial order outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the performance of the restricted activity authorized for the purpose of prescribing the drug naloxone by registered psychiatric nurses.

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Naloxone RN (Ministerial Order 32/2016)

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This ministerial order outlines the terms and conditions applicable to the performance of the restricted activity authorized for the purpose of prescribing the drug naloxone by registered nurses.

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