Alberta Health

Manuals, Handbooks and Guidelines

Section 89(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act requires that public bodies make available for inspection by the public any manual, handbook or other guideline used in decision-
making processes that affect the public.

Below is a list of all manuals, handbooks and guidelines available within the Department of Health – where the publication is available online, a link is provided.
Where no link is provided, contact the FOIP office at 780-422-5111

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Pharmaceuticals and Supplementary Health Benefits (PSHB)

Alberta Aids to Daily Living

Program Manual for Augumentative Speech and Communication http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Augumentative Speech and Communication Benefits Policy and Procedures 4/1/2013
Benefits Policy and Procedures Manual-A-Artificial-Larynx.pdf
Program Manual for Bathing Aids and Accessories Policy and http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Bathing Aids and Accessories Policy and Procedures 4/1/2013
Procedures Manual-B-Bathing-Toileting.pdf
Program Manual for Adult Bathing and Toileting Aids Policy and http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Adult Bathing and Toileting Aids Policy and Procedures 7/1/2015
Procedures Manual-G-Bathing-Toileting.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Beds and Lifters Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Beds and Lifters Policy and Procedures 7/1/2015
Manual-L-Lift-Transfer.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Breast Prosthesis Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Breast Prosthesis Policy and Procedures 6/1/2013
Manual-D-Breast-Prosthesis.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Burn Garments Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Burn Garments Policy and Procedures 10/1/2014
Manual-J-Burn-Garments.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Compression Garments - Custom-Made Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Custom-Made Compression Garments 5/6/2015
Manual-T-Garments.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Compression Garments - Ready-Made Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Ready-made Compression Garments 5/6/2015
Manual-N-Compression.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Footwear Benefits - Custom-Made Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Custom-Made Footwear Benefits 8/1/2013
Manual-F-Footwear-Custom.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Footwear Benefits - Shoe Elevations Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Shoe Elevations Footwear Benefits 4/1/2013
Manual-F-Footwear-Elevation.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Footwear Benefits - Therapeutic Policy and Procedures Program Manual for Therapeutic Footwear Benefits 9/1/2013
Manual-F-Footwear-Therapeutic.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Aids to Daily Living General Policy and Procedures Program Manual - Aids to Daily Living General Policy and Procedures 1/1/2014
Policy-Procedures.pdf

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Hearing Aids Policy and Procedures Amplification Benefits 1/1/2015
Manual-H-Hearing-Aids.pdf
Policy & Procedures Manual
Medical/Surgical (ostomy, catheters, dressings, syringes, disposable, http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
AADL Approved Products List – Medical Surgical Supplies 7/1/2014
incontinence) Policy and Procedures Manual-M-Medical.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Ocular Prosthesis Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Custom Made Ocular Prosthetic Benefits 7/1/2015
Manual-Y-Ocular.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Orthotic Benefits Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Orthotics 7/1/2015
Manual-O-Orthotics.pdf
AADL Program Manual for Pediatric Bathing and Toileting Aids;
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Pediatric Equipment Policy and Procedures Feeding, Standing and Walking Aids; 7/1/2015
Manual-K-Pediatric.pdf
Recycle Equipment
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Prosthetic Benefits Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Prosthetic Benefits 7/1/2015
Manual-P-Prosthetic.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Recycle Services Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Recyclable Benefits: Recycle Service 1/1/2014
Manual-Z-Recycle.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Respiratory Benefits Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Respiratory Benefits Program 7/1/2015
Manual-R-Respiratory.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Seating Benefits Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Seating Benefits 5/27/2014
Manual-X-Seating.pdf
AADL Program Manual for Back and Abdominal/Inguinal Hernia http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Soft Supports Policy and Procedures 5/6/2015
Supports Manual-S-Hernia.pdf
Statement of Benefits Paid (SOBP) - 'Rules Manual' NA
Stationary Commodes, Mattress Overlays, Transfer Pole-Aids and Bed Rails AADL Program Manual for Stationary Commodes, Mattress Overlays, http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
7/1/2013
Policy and Procedures Transfer Pole-Aids and Bed Rails Manual-E-Commodes-Transfer.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Walking Aids and Accessories Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Walking Aids and Accessories 2/1/2015
Manual-C-Walking-Aids.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Wheelchair Accessories and Cushions Policy and Procedures AADL Program Manual for Wheelchair Accessories and Cushions 7/1/2014
Manual-V-Wheelchair-Accessories.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AADL-
Recyclable Benefits - Wheelchairs AADL Program Manual for Recyclable Benefits 7/1/2014
Manual-W-Mobility.pdf

Provider Compensation & Strategic Partnerships (PSHB)

This document is intended to help you understand the Clinical ARP http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/ARP-
Clinical ARP Framework Explained ( A companion document) - Version 1.0 8/22/2013
framework Clinical-Framework-Explained.pdf

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Health Human Resource Planning & Strategy (PSHB)

Health Professions Act: A Handbook for Public Members Assist public members in interpreting the Health Professions Act 8/1/2013

Health Insurance Programs - (PSHB)

Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - Claims Business Rules Manual - Version
4/19/2010
1.1
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - Registration Business Rules Manual -
6/2/2014
Version 9.0
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-
Medical Bulletin 161 Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Bulletin 7/14/2011
Bulletin-Med-161.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-
Medical Bulletin 166A Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Bulletin 8/20/2012
Bulletin-Med-166A-2012.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-
Medical Bulletin 169 Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Bulletin 11/19/2012
Bulletin-Med-169-2012.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/OOCH
Out-of-Country Health Services Committee Information Sheet FAQ for the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee 5/1/2014
SC-Info-Sheet.pdf

Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH)

Alberta Food Safety Education Guidelines 10/1/2011

Alberta Health and Wellness Influenza Antiviral Drug Policy as applied to

10/1/2011
Vulnerable Persons in Congregate Living Settings

Alberta Health Non-occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis Policy 1/1/2013

Application Maintenance Services (Food Sanitation Education System User

2/10/2011
Guide)

This field manual is designed to be used by Health Agencies for the

Environment Public Health Field Manual for Private, Public and Communal http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Drinkin
inspection and 2004
Drinking Water Systems in Alberta (Second Edition) g-Water-Systems-2004.pdf
investigation of public, private and communal drinking water supplies.

Environment Public Health Manual for Safe Drinking Water (Third Edition) 12/1/2007
Food Consumption Advisories in Alberta: Fact Sheets 12/1/2012

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Provide general guidance for the completion of a HHRA as part of an
Guidance on Human Health Risk Assessment for Environmental Impact http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Health-
EIA, with the overall goal of ensuring quality, consistency and 8/1/2011
Assessment Risk-Enviro-Impact-Guide-2011.pdf
completeness of risk assessments conducted in Alberta.
Guidance package for Water Utility Companies, Residents, Alberta http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/CMOH-
Lead and Drinking Water from Lead Service Lines (2013) 6/1/2013
Health Services, Healthcare Providers, and Laboratories Drinking-Water-Lead-Services-2013.pdf

Rules of Practice of The Public Health Appeal Board 5/1/2012

Health System Accountability & Performance (HSAP)

Canada Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Protocol (FIORP) to

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptd
Guide A Multi-jurisdictional Approach (2010), which was developed by
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Alberta Foodborne Illness and Risk Investigation Protocol a partnership among Provincial/Territorial Governments, the Public 5/10/2013
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Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Food
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Inspection Agency

Alberta Immunization Manual 9/27/2013

Alberta Pool Operation Education Program (Organization Application Guidelines
6/29/2012
& Course Learning Objectives)
Directive Cleaning 2012 10/29/2012
Standards for Prevention and Management of http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/IPC-
Directive MRSA 2008 plus originals_old directives 6/16/2008
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA-Standards-2008.pdf
Standards for Infection Prevention and Control - Accountability and http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/IPC-
Standards for Infection Prevention and Control - Accountability and Reporting 5/12/2011
Reporting May 12, 2011 Accountability-Reporting-2011.pdf
Standards for Single-Use Medical Devices: As Applied to Critical and http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/IPC-
Standards for Single-Use Med Devices 2/18/2011
Semi-Critical Medical Devices February 18, 2011 Medical-Device-Single-Use-2011.pdf
Food Consumption Advisories in Alberta (Fact Sheets) 12/1/2012
Sample Audit report template 10/31/2013

Monitoring and Investigations (HSAP)

www.health.alberta.ca/services/protection-
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults from Abuse - Protection for Persons in Care n/a
persons-care.html
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/PPC-
A guide to Understanding the Protection for Persons in Care Act 7/1/2010
Understand-PPCA.pdf

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Financial and Corporate Services (FCS)

Administrative Guidelines for Approved Hospital Services 5/1/2013
Administrative Guidelines for Sub-Acute Services 5/1/2011
Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Ambulance Drop-off, Transfers
10/1/2007
and Payment Responsibility - AACS
Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Core/Minimum Services and
10/1/2007
Clinical Guidelines - UCS

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Data Reporting Requirements for

10/1/2007
Management Information Systems (MIS) and Ambulatory Care- AACS

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Diagnostic Imaging (DI) - AACS 10/1/2007

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Evaluation - AACS 10/1/2007

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Governance and Registration -
10/1/2007
AACS
Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Human Resources - AACS 10/1/2007
Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Information Management (IM)
10/1/2007
and Information Technology (IT) - AACS

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Laboratory Services - AACS 10/1/2007

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Reciprocal Billings - AACS 5/1/2007

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) - Supplies and Equipment - AACS 10/1/2007

Advanced Ambulatory Care Services and Urgent Care Services Guidelines 10/1/2007
Affordable Supportive Living Initiative Grant Application Process for Affordable
10/11/2012
Supportive Living Projects
Alberta Health Grant Policy 9/28/2012
Alberta Health - Grant Procedure 9/28/2012
Alberta Health - Hospitality & Working Session Policy 1/1/2013
Alberta Health - Hospitality & Working Session Procedure 1/1/2013
Alberta Health - Contrat Policy 11/1/2010
Alberta Health - Grant Accruals Policy 5/1/2012
Alberta Health - Grant Accruals Procedure 5/4/2012

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http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/housing/supportiv
Alberta Health - Pandemic Emergency Grant Policy N/A
e-living-initiative.html
Alberta Health- Pandemic Emergency Grant Procedure .
Alberta's Capital Planning Manual - Strategic Capital Planning 4/1/2011

Attachment - Medical Equipment Replacement and Upgrade Program (MERUP) 8/28/2012

Community Ambulatory Care Centre - Administrative Process - Urgent Care

8/1/2013
Service (UCS) or Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (AACS)

http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/documents/CC-
Design Guidelines for Continuing Care Facilities in Alberta 10/1/2014
Design-Guidelines-Facilities-2014.pdf
Guidelines for the Capital Transition Initiative (CTI) Program 3/4/2010
http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca/documents/
Health Facilities Capital Program Manual - Version 1.0 6/1/2013
HF_Capital_Program_Manual_(2).pdf
Improving Access to Health Services - A New Provincial Framework for
8/1/2007
Advanced Ambulatory Care Centres and Urgent Care Centres
Nursing Home Administrative Guidelines 5/1/2013
Urgent Care Services (UCS) - Laboratory Services - UCS 10/1/2007
Urgent Care Services (UCS) - Pharmaceuticals - UCS 10/1/2007
Urgent Care Services (UCS)/Advanced Ambulatory Care Services (AACS) -
10/1/2007
Pharmaceuticals - AACS

Acute Care (HS)

Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Policy for Alberta Health Provide guidance to public health staff in Alberta Health Services zones
1/1/2014
Services Public Health on AEFI reporting for surveillance
Alberta Guidelines for Non-Occupational, Occupational and Mandatory Testing Reduce the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens to
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/PEP-
and Disclosure Act Post-Exposure Management and Prophylaxis: HIV, Hepatitis individuals exposed to HBV, HCV, and HIV through accidental 2/1/2015
Guidelines-2015.pdf
B, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Infections exposures
Address immunization barriers and to explore evidence-bsed strategies http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Immuni
Alberta Immunization Strategy 2007-2017 NA
to overcome these barriers zation-Strategy-07.pdf
Alberta Monitoring for Health Program (AMFH) - Handbook Support Albertans using insulin to manage their diabetes 12/13/2012

Alberta Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/STI-
12/1/2012
Adolescents and Adults 2012 Adolescents and Adults Treatment-Guidelines-2012.pdf

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• To describe current and future public healt practice for prenatal
screening of selected communicable diseases in Alberta
• To provide a historical description of past prenatal screening practices
in Alberta
Alberta Prenatal Screening Program for Selected Communicable Diseases - • To describe the roles and responsibilities of Alberta Health, Provinclal http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Prenat
6/1/2007
Public Health Guidelines Public Health Laboratory, Regional Health Authorities, the attending al-Screening-Program-July-2007.pdf
physician and the expectant mother in the Alberta Prenatal Screening
Program for selected communicable diseases
• To describe the targets and target measurements of the Alberta
Prenatal Screening Program for selected communicable diseases
Cold Chain Management - Vaccine Storage and Handling Workbook 10/1/2013
Environmental Public Health Field Manual for Oil and Gas Activities in Alberta -
4/1/2007
Field Manual
Environmental Public Health Indoor Air Quality Manual - 2 Binders 8/31/2012
HIV/AIDS Case Report Manual - First Edition (2008) 10/1/2008
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/ND-
Notifiable Disease Report (NDR) Manual - Eighth Edition (2015) 1/1/2015
Report-Manual.pdf
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/TB-
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Guidelines for Alberta 6/1/2010
Prevention-Control.pdf

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