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Alberta Government Announces New Provincial Continuing Care Agency

Jan 30, 2025 Announcements

Today, Alberta’s government announced the establishment of Assisted Living Alberta, a new provincial agency designed to integrate social…

Transforming Housekeeping in Continuing Care with Beetons Clean

Transforming Housekeeping in Continuing Care with Beetons Clean

Jan 15, 2025 ACCA Member Spotlight

Chinook Health Solutions Ltd., an Alberta-based health technology start-up, is making waves in the continuing care sector with its flagship…

The Rise of Molecular Diagnostics in Long Term Care

The Rise of Molecular Diagnostics in Long Term Care

Nov 20, 2024 Featured

Introduction to Molecular Testing Molecular diagnostics (MDx) represents a transformative leap in the field of medical testing. Unlike…

Pilot Site Opportunity: Continuing Care Communicable Disease Emergency Response Guide

Jul 25, 2024 Announcements

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking sites to pilot the Continuing Care Communicable Disease Emergency Response Guide, Roles and Responsibilities…

Facility-based Continuing Care Survey from the Health Quality Council of Alberta

Facility-based Continuing Care Survey from the Health Quality Council of Alberta

Jun 11, 2024 Announcements

In collaboration with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) conducted surveys of residents…

Care for Staff $2.5M Grant Fully Dispersed, Elevating Mental Wellbeing in Continuing Care

Care for Staff $2.5M Grant Fully Dispersed, Elevating Mental Wellbeing in Continuing Care

May 09, 2024 Announcements

May 9, Edmonton, AB – During Mental Health Week in Canada, the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) proudly announced that the…

Maximum Accommodation Charge Adjustment for Type A and B Continuing Care Homes and Alternate Level of Care

Maximum Accommodation Charge Adjustment for Type A and B Continuing Care Homes and Alternate Level of Care

May 01, 2024 Announcements

Alberta Health has notified AHS that, effective August 1, 2024, the annual adjustment to the maximum accommodation charges will take effect.…

Get Involved in Alberta’s Health Advisory Councils

Apr 24, 2024 Announcements

The public recruitment for 12 new Regional Advisory Councils and one Indigenous Advisory Council opened on April 16. Albertans from across…

Care for Staff Program

Apr 24, 2024 Announcements

The Government of Alberta is partnering with the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) to provide $2.5 million in grants to improve…

Alberta Continuing Care Association Applauds Groundbreaking Investments in Continuing Care

Alberta Continuing Care Association Applauds Groundbreaking Investments in Continuing Care

Mar 15, 2024 Announcements

Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) celebrates a monumental advancement in the province's healthcare…

ACCA Board Of Directors Announces Dr. Milne Appointed As New Executive Director

ACCA Board Of Directors Announces Dr. Milne Appointed As New Executive Director

Mar 01, 2024 Announcements

Edmonton, AB (March 1, 2024): The Board of Directors for the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) is pleased to announce the appointment…