Alberta Continuing Care Association

about us

Founded under the Societies Act in 1981, the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization representing owners and operators of continuing care (long term care and designated assisted living) facilities throughout the province of Alberta.

The Association's purpose is to advance and elevate the status of continuing care by promoting awareness of its needs and potential to government, labour and allied health services, and the community by recognizing the needs of its publics and by providing a strong voice forum for all members.

Our membership employ over 16,000 Albertans who deliver over 17 million hours of hands-on care to seniors and younger disabled adults in approximately 10,000 of the 14,600 long-term beds and approximately 1,600 of the 4,000 designated assisted living spaces in the province. ACCA membership represents an alliance of:

Private sector facilities

Voluntary sector facilities

Public sector facilities

To be successful in the industry, the providers of continuing care services need to be aware of market trends and customer needs and choices. The Association has a role in helping its members respond to these forces while developing a higher profile for this service industry in the province.

our vision

To advocate and champion the best continuing care system in Canada.

our mission

Enhancing quality of life for individuals receiving continuing care by assisting members in networking, advocacy, education and pursuit of best practices.

our values

ACCA members ascribe to and engage the following organizational values that form the foundation of our vision and mission:

Support members in the pursuit of quality of care and service for residents
Promote professionalism, sensitivity and empathy in all interactions
Integrity in relationships and accountability in the use of public funds

ACCA's number one priority is to increase the quality of care for the residents in our members' care. The Association is a credible voice for the industry and acts as an advocate for high standards and quality performance by its members.

2010 key strategic directions

A. Secure adequate, sustainable resources for quality care

B. Enhance relationships with government, Alberta Health Services and key stakeholders

C. Promote effective responses to human resource and labour relations issues in continuing care

D. Ensure continuing care settings are able to respond effectively to an influenza pandemic

E. Improve standards and measurement processes in continuing care

Goals, Strategies and Outcomes

partnership development

ACCA will:

Collaborate with other health care services/organizations to advocate for a seamless continuum of care for Albertans
Continue to remain a key stakeholder on the Continuing Care Workforce Planning Committee with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Seniors & Community Supports, and Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
Maintain links to Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Seniors and Community Supports

voice at the table

ACCA will continue to be a voice on the following committees and meet with respective ministers and officials:

t Continuing Care Collaborative Committee

t Government/AHS/ACCA Liaison Committee

t Canadian Alliance for Long Term Care

t Meet with government policy committees

t Meet with government regulatory and inspection agencies

- Protection for Persons in Care

- Accommodation Standards and Licensing Unit

- Health and Wellness Compliance Unit

- Alberta Health Services Quality Compliance Unit

- Health Facilities Review Committee

t Meet with the respective Ministers/Officials:

- Alberta Health and Wellness

- Alberta Health Services

- Alberta Seniors and Community Supports

- Alberta Employment and Immigration

- Alberta Advanced Education and Technology

- Alberta Education

- Alberta Infrastructure

- Alberta Municipal Affairs

- Individual MLA’s

- Health Quality Council of Alberta

- Federal Government officials