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Guide to source water protection planning : protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public... More ≫

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public health risks and protect drinking water sources. In 2018, the Government of Alberta partnered with the Alberta Water Council to form a multi-sector project team to provide guidance for protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta. This guide provides advice on how to protect drinking water sources through source water protection planning.

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Primary health care evaluation framework

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The Primary Health Care Evaluation Framework is intended to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of primary health care in the province and to contribute to continuing efforts to strengthen... More ≫

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The Primary Health Care Evaluation Framework is intended to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of primary health care in the province and to contribute to continuing efforts to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system. Although the Framework focuses on Primary Care Networks and the recently-introduced Family Care Clinics, it is intended to be applicable to all available primary health care services in Alberta. The Framework contains a series of discrete but associated components that can be used to evaluate unique aspects of Alberta Health’s service models. These components include a logic model, core evaluation questions, measurement concepts, and a description of the five key evaluation activities supported by the Framework.

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Alberta : health first : building a better public health care system. Alberta government response to the Premier's Advisory Council on Health report

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On January 8, 2002, the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health released its report on how to put Alberta’s health care system on a sustainable foundation. The report focuses on people—those who use... More ≫

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On January 8, 2002, the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health released its report on how to put Alberta’s health care system on a sustainable foundation. The report focuses on people—those who use and provide health care—and makes recommendations on building wellness, collaboration, accountability and innovation as keys to a quality health care system, now and for the future. The government has responded with a plan of action on health—a plan that starts now on building a stronger public health care system for our children and grandchildren.

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