Alberta Health Services (AHS) requested the Health Quality Alberta conduct a review of the quality and patient safety implications of the AHS ‘first available living option’ policy.
Alberta Continuing Care Act language effective April 1, 2024. Historical references to home care and facility-based continuing care (including home care, designated supportive living, and long term care) may not reflect the updated language or terms found in the new Alberta Continuing Care Act. Refer to the Alberta Health Services Continuing Care Glossary for definitions.
The Minister of Health requested the Health Quality Alberta to examine the adequacy and monitoring of quality assurance processes utilized by AHS with respect to continuing care health services delivered directly by AHS and providers under contract to AHS.
Alberta Continuing Care Act language effective April 1, 2024. Historical references to home care and facility-based continuing care (including home care, designated supportive living, and long term care) may not reflect the updated language or terms found in the new Alberta Continuing Care Act. Refer to the Alberta Health Services Continuing Care Glossary for definitions.
