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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

The Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus continues to circulate in Alberta. Our Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Information for Health Care Professionals section includes Infection, Prevention and Control documents, latest news, reference documents, lab bulletins and staff guidelines.

Clinical Engagement Overview

Alberta Health Services is establishing meaningful opportunities for engagement and open communication with Clinicians from all health professions by implementing formal committee structures, including an Alberta Clinician Council and several Clinical Networks. For more information, please visit our Clinical Engagement Overview section.

Mental Health Act

Additional changes to the Mental Health Act came into effect on January 1, 2010. To view information on these changes, visit the Mental Health Act section.

STI and TB Services Moving to Alberta Health Services

On April 1, 2010, the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program and Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program will be moving from Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) to Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act is new legislation that provides a range of decision-making options for when an adult needs assistance or requires a substitute to make decisions about financial and personal matters, including their health care.

The new legislation provides an updated approach to substitute decision-making and affects the practice of health care providers across Alberta.

Members of the public are asked to speak with their health care provider or contact the Office of the Public Guardian directly at 1-877-427-4525 (toll free) or visit the Government of Alberta website at http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/opg/guardianship/ if they have any questions about how this legislation might affect them or a member of their family.