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COVID-19

COVID-19 Coordinated Response Line for Congregate Living Setting Operators - 1-844-343-0971 (more)

Last updated April 5, 2024

COVID-19 Testing / Online Booking Tool for Healthcare Workers

This online tool is for healthcare workers who think they may have or may have been exposed to COVID-19. The targeted approach to testing for COVID-19 in those most at risk, including healthcare workers with respiratory symptoms, is consistent with the approach happening across Canada.

COVID-19 Coordinated Response Line for Congregate Living Setting Operators

1-844-343-0971

AHS is providing this toll-free line for Congregate Living Setting Operators. Use this line to reach us directly if:

  • you have a resident or staff with influenza-like or COVID symptoms; or,
  • you need assistance or guidance in managing symptomatic residents or staff.

If you have any general COVID-related questions or concerns, please call 811.

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COVID-19 Resources for AHS Staff & Health Professionals

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2023-10-16

Interim IPC Recommendations During COVID-19

 Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance
2020-05-25 IPC Resource Manual - Acute Care (Diseases & Conditions Table) Infection Prevention and Control; Resource Manual
2022-11-04 Healthcare Worker Staff Q&A COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
2021-04-23 Second dose spacing change - immunocompromised Albertans Frequently Asked Questions
2020-01-31 Guide to Personal Protective Equipment (Narrated Slide Show) 15 minutes Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Learning
2020-06-30 People Under Investigation Letter: Caring for Yourself at Home Memorandum
2020-03-03 Specimen Collection Processes COVID-19 - Public Health Update Algorithm / Pathway; Memorandum
2020-03-04 PPE Ordering During COVID-19 Incident Human Resources; Personal Protective Equipment; Memorandum
2020-02-27 Primary Care Network Overview of COVID-19 Incident Response Task Force Memorandum
2022-07-08

Community Physicians' COVID-19 FAQ:

 Vaccine / Immunization; Frequently Asked Questions; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-03-27 Healthcare Worker Self-Assessment Tool Assessment; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-03-12 Long Term Care; Licensed Supportive Living & Home-Care Providers: Updates on COVID-19 Memorandum
2022-11-29 Cleaning Guidelines Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-08-04 Nasopharyngeal and Throat Swab Collection COVID-19 | COVID-19 Testing: Frequently Asked Questions Directive; Policy; Frequently Asked Questions; Guidance; Testing
2022-02-17

PPE Checklist Modified Respiratory Precautions

 Checklist; Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control; Respiration; Guidance
2022-03-02 Information For Home Care Staff Guidance
2020-03-14 Provincial Guide - Community Based Services Waste Disposal Guidance
2020-03-19 Publicly Funded Operators COVID-19 Response Memorandum
2020-12-15 Home Care Clients FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
2020-03-14 Poster: Community Based Services (Home Care) Waste Disposal Guidance
2021-04-19 Posters: Guidance; Poster
2021-04-01 Care of the Adult Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient Guidance
2022-01-03 PPE Distribution: All Physicians Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-03-19 Collection of Samples for COVID-19 Using APTIMA Unisex Collection Kit Memorandum
2020-03-24 Continuing Care Pandemic Influenza Operational Guide Guidance
2020-01-23 Poster: Cover Your Cough Infection Prevention and Control; Poster; Hygiene / Cleaning
2021-04-14 Poster: Donning Infection Prevention and Control; Poster; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-04-14 Poster: Doffing Infection Prevention and Control; Poster; Personal Protective Equipment
2020-03-08 Poster: COVID-19 Testing Poster
2020-03-09 Poster: How to Hand Wash Infection Prevention and Control; Poster; Hygiene / Cleaning
2022-01-19 Poster: Comparison of COVID-19 Influenza Common Cold & Gastrointestinal (GI) Illnes Poster
2022-01-18 Poster: How to Care For COVID-19 at Home
(also in: Alexis Nakota Stoney | Amharic | Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Cree | French | Hindi | Nepali | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Poster
2020-03-19 Poster: Patients: When & How to Wear a Mask Poster
2020-03-29

Poster: Physical Distancing (AHS Sites ONLY)
(also in: Alexis Nakota Stoney | Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Cree | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)

 Poster; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force; Staff Tips
2022-02-14

Poster: Modified Respiratory Precautions

 Infection Prevention and Control; Respiration; Poster
2021-03-10 PPE for Assisting Patients to Shower or Bath Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Assessment; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-03-10 Use and Re-use of Eye Protection (video) Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Assessment; Personal Protective Equipment
2023-09-28 COVID-19 NICU Clinical Guidance Infection Prevention and Control; Algorithm / Pathway
2022-02-16 Modified Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 (module) Infection Prevention and Control; Respiration; Personal Protective Equipment
2020-07-22 Care of the Pediatric Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient Guidance
2024-03-14 Algorithm / Pathway; Guidance
2020-03-25 Changes to Routine HBV; HCV and HIV Viral Load Testing Testing; Memorandum
2022-07-21 Return to Work Guide for AHS Healthcare Workers Human Resources; Guidance; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2024-03-05 Directive: Attending Work with COVID-19 Symptoms or a Positive COVID-19 Test Policy; Directive
2020-10-06 Provincial Pre-Triage for COVID-19 for Adult and Pediatric Patients in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres Algorithm / Pathway; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-09-23 Care of COVID-19 Patient in Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres Guidance; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-03-27 Hand Hygiene Infection Prevention and Control; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-08-04 Client Admission/Discharge/Transfer Screening Questionnaire Screening; Assessment
2020-12-30 Resident Leave of Absence For Congregate Living Sites Guidance
2020-03-29 Limits on Use & Access of Contractors to AHS Sites Guidance
2020-12-02 Security Screening COVID- 19 – Statutory Declaration Form Screening; Human Resources
2020-03-31 Adult Ambulatory Services Provincial Pandemic Plan Guidance
2020-04-01 Changes to Ambulatory Clinics Memorandum
2020-04-03

Clarification on Cessation of Routine Laboratory Testing

 Testing; Memorandum
2020-04-03 Health Attire: Scrubs During COVID-19 Hygiene / Cleaning; Environmental Public Health
2023-04-24

Fit For Work

 Poster; Human Resources; Screening; Assessment; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-04-04 Rapid Response Report: Optimal Strategy for Healthcare Worker Clothing and Personal Items Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-04 Ready Communication Skills: A Playbook of VitalTalk Tips COVID-19 Advance Care Planning; Frequently Asked Questions
2020-04-04 Streamlined Goals of Care Designation Decision-making for COVID-19 Algorithm / Pathway; Advance Care Planning; Guidance
2020-06-05 Addendum to Outbreak Management and Pandemic Planning Resources Guidance; Resources
2022-06-20 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Taskforce Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2021-09-07

AHS Position Statement

 Guidance
2022-02-28 Rapid Response Report: COVID-19 Non-invasive Ventilation Recommendations Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Respiration; Guidance
2022-02-28 Rapid Response Report: Oxygen Therapy recommendations for COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-07 Use of N95 Respirators for Patients Without COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment; Respiration; Guidance
2022-01-21 Bringing My Own PPE to Work Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2022-06-13

Student Placement Opportunities & Principles:

 Guidance
2020-04-08 Essential Test Menu changes - Autopsies Guidance; Memorandum
2020-05-04 Rapid Response Report: Are healthcare workers at increased risk of COVID-19? Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-17 Poster: Modified PPE for Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 in Vulnerable Populations Outside of Healthcare Facilities Infection Prevention and Control; Poster; Personal Protective Equipment
2022-01-26 Stethoscope Use for Patients on Modified Respiratory Precautions Infection Prevention and Control; Respiration; Guidance
2021-06-24 Staff COVID-19 Tips: Eating and Drinking at Work; Personal Clothing; Cleaning Devices and Accessories Infection Prevention and Control; Hygiene / Cleaning; Environmental Public Health; Guidance; Staff Tips
2020-04-11 PAPRs and CAPRs will not be deployed as PPE for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2020-04-12 Poster: For Healthcare Workers: How to Wear a Mask Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance; Poster
2020-04-25 Involving Families During COVID-19 Guidance
2020-04-13 General Radiography Chest Imaging during COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance
2020-06-10 Rapid Response Report: Clinical Risk Prediction Tools for Admitted COVID-19 Patients Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-06-10 Rapid Response Report: Patient risk stratification in the Emergency Department - who needs admission? Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-13 Rapid Response Report: Predictors of who needs intubation Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-05-13

N95 Cleaning Guidelines; Education & FAQ

 Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment; Respiration; Frequently Asked Questions; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-04-13 Memorandum for Acute Care Facilities: N95 Recycling Project; Supply & Fit Testing Personal Protective Equipment; Memorandum
2021-05-26 Poster: Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17 | Poster Size 24x36		 Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2020-04-07 Goals of Care Designations (GCD) during Pandemic Conditions: Ethical Considerations Advance Care Planning
2020-10-27 Allied Health Skills to Support COVID-19 across the Continuum Guidance
2020-04-15 COVID-19 Interim HIV PrEP Testing Guidelines Guidance
2021-12-13 Laboratory Bulletins & Testing Information from Alberta Precision Labs Laboratory
2020-04-17 Rapid review response: Comparison of testing characteristics for RT-PCR using different swab methods Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2022-07-21 Return to Work Decision Chart for Healthcare Workers Human Resources; Guidance; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-04-21 Prescription Medication Recommendations for Community Patients with COVID-19 Guidance
2021-03-08 Rapid response report: Starting or resuming cancer treatment after COVID 19 infection Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Cancer; Guidance
2020-04-22 Midwifery / Midwives Algorithm / Pathway; Guideance
2021-03-05 Recommendation for N95 Respirators in MRI during COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment; Respiration
2020-04-22 Vanch (Procedure/Surgical) Mask Concerns Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2020-04-22 Rapid response report: The role of serologic testing for COVID-19 and potential indications Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-25 Additional guidance in using RAAPID during COVID-19 Pandemic Memorandum; Guidance
2022-03-15 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Frequently Asked Questions Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Frequently Asked Questions
2020-11-24 Province-wide Advice for Primary Care Guidance
2021-01-13 COVID-19 Provincial Pandemic Flowsheet – Admission to Acute Care (from ED; Assessment or Observational Unit) Guidance; Algorithm / Pathway
2021-10-07 Key Points for Ready-to-use Disinfectant Wipes Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-06-23 Rapid Review: Risk Prediction Tools in Community Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2024-01-09 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Endoscopy Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance
2021-01-11 COVID-19 FAQ: Personal Protective Equipment for GI Endoscopy Personal Protective Equipment; Frequently Asked Questions; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-07-21 Neonatal transport management Algorithm / Pathway
2022-09-26 Shelter Sites: Guide for Outbreak Prevention & Control Guidance
2020-04-27 Symptom Management End of Life Care Outside ICU Guidance
2020-04-27 PEOLC Provincial Guideline for Treatment Opioid Neurotoxicity Guidance
2020-04-27 Rapid Response Report: Which COVID-19 patients are safe to discharge from hospital? Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-27 Rapid Response Report: Are NSAIDs safe in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic? Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2023-06-22 Personal Items and Laundry Tip Sheet for Continuing Care Residents Families and Visitors Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2023-06-22 Handling Personal Laundry Letter Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2022-01-31 Use and Reuse of Eye Protection during the COVID-19 Pandemic Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2022-03-04 Handling; Cleaning and Disinfecting Mobile DI Devices Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-04-28 Rural EMS Transport and Transfer Destination Process for Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Algorithm / Pathway
2020-04-28 FAQ: Rural EMS Transport and Transfer Destination Process for Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Frequently Asked Questions
2020-04-29 Advice for Nurse Practitioners Providing Clinical Services at Multiple Sites Guidance
2022-03-16 Care of the Hospitalized Pediatric Patient with COVID-19 Guidance
2020-06-02 AHS Guidance for Local Authority Evacuation in a COVID-19 Environment Guidance
2020-04-30

Poster: Recognizing Early Symptoms in Seniors

 Poster
2020-04-30

COVID-19 Adult Oxygen Therapy Titration Tool

 Algorithm / Pathway; Guidance
2020-12-14

Using Technology to Connect with Your Loved Ones: Info Sheet | Poster

 Guidance; Poster
2020-06-30

Rapid Review: Effectiveness of Wearing Masks to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 in the Community

 Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-04-30 Rural AHS Sites Temporarily Move to Appointment-Only Lab Collections Testing; Laboratory; Memorandum
2020-12-09 Opioid Poisoning Response and COVID-19 Guidance
2020-05-01 Coping at Home for Families During COVID-19 Learning
2020-05-01 NP Reassignment Strategy (COVID Deployment) Algorithm / Pathway; Guidance
2020-05-01 PPE Task Force: Fit Testing Update Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment
2020-05-01 Rapid Review: What asymptomatic groups of individuals should be screened for COVID-19? Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-05-01 Rapid Review: The role of voluntary quarantine / isolation centers in Alberta Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-05-02 COVID-19 and Stigma Learning; Guidance
2020-05-02 Mobile Tools to Promote Mental Wellness Learning; Guidance; Addiction & Mental Health
2020-05-02 Preventing Suicide Guidance; Learning
2020-05-11 VTE Prophylaxis for Admitted COVID-19 Patients Memorandum
2022-03-02 Maintaining CPAP/BPAP During COVID-19 Pandemic Response Guidance; Respiration
2022-03-02 Initiation of CPAP/BPAP During COVID-19 Pandemic Response Guidance; Respiration
2020-05-04 Self-managed Care Client Precautions Guidance
2022-04-19 Physicians: Language Line Interpretation Services Translated Resource / Interpretation Service
2020-05-06 Coronavirus Disease & People Living with Dementia Guidance
2022-01-31 Use of Mobile Electronic Devices for Virtual Health Patients; e.g.; Telehealth for Outpatients and Inpatients during COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-12-22 Contact and Droplet Precautions for Isolation Rooms for Community Physicians Guidance
2020-10-06 Environmental Cleaning Guidelines during COVID-19 for Community Physicians and Teams Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2020-05-08 Rapid Review: Recommendations for anti-microbial use for secondary infections in patients with COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-06-19 Guidelines for COVID-19 Outbreak Prevention; Control and Management in Work Camps and Work Sites Guidance; Environmental Public Health
2020-05-08 Thrombosis and Coagulopathy Guidance in COVID-19 Guidance
2020-07-30 Harm Reduction and COVID-19 Printable Handouts: Patient Instructions; Poster
2020-05-08 Seniors Wellness in Challenging Times Learning
2020-12-30 Questions to Consider when Moving a Family Member from a Care Setting During COVID-19 Guidance
2020-11-19 Single Site Order – List of AHS Owned & Operated LTC & DSL Facilities Guidance
2020-05-12 Transfer Trauma when Moving to a Facility Guidance
2020-05-12 Poster: Tips for Compassionate Communication with Deteriorating Patients Poster; Guidance
2022-07-15 Continuing Care PPE FAQ Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment; Frequently Asked Questions
2020-05-13 Virtual Completion of Goals of Care Designation (GCD) Advance Care Planning
2020-05-13 Changes to Nursing Home PPN Human Resources
2020-05-13 Changes to Nursing Home Operations Human Resources; Memorandum
2022-02-14 Poster: Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMP) in Progress Sign Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Poster
2020-05-14 Rapid Review: A clinician's guide to non-respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Respiration; Guidance
2020-07-10 Instruction Sheet & Video - Collection & Securing of Throat Swabs in Saline Transport Medium Guidance
2020-05-19 Information for Owners/ Operators/Managers: Online portal to submit daily line list of newly symptomatic residents and staff to Public Health for Outbreak Management. Guidance
2020-05-20

Rehabilitation Advice Line - Toll-free / Alberta

 Memorandum
2020-05-20 Sexual Health Guidance
2020-05-20 Single Site Order FAQs for Student Placements Frequently Asked Questions
2021-10-15 Rapid Review: Awake Prone Positioning for Non-intubated Patients Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-07-07

Physician Resources Infographics

 Guidance
2020-05-22 Rapid Review: Rehabilitation Needs for COVID-19 Patients Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Infection Prevention and Control
2021-09-23

Communication Access

 Screening; Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance; Respiration
2020-05-26 Self-care and Communication Strategies for COVID-19 Screening Stations Screening; Human Resources
2022-12-19

Virtual Health

Zoom

Continuing Care

Patient Information

Additional Resources

 Guidance
2020-05-26 Rapid Review: Singing as a risk for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-05-26 What Matters to Ventilated Patients Guidance; Respiration
2020-05-27 COVID-19: The Calgary Zone Story – Calgary Zone PCN Infographic Guidance
2020-07-05 COVID-19 Inpatient Symptom Identification and Monitoring Form Form; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-05-27 Multi-Faith Resources: Alienation & Separation During a Pandemic Learning; Albertans
2020-09-08 Supportive Living (SL4/4D) Medication Management: Guidance
2020-05-29 Change in ordering Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) and COVID-19 Testing Memorandum; Guidance; Respiration
2020-06-01 Resuming Lung Testing Services in Alberta During COVID-19 Memorandum; Testing
2020-06-01 Resuming Sleep Testing and Follow-Up Services in Alberta During COVID-19 Memorandum; Testing
2020-06-01 Information for Residents & Caregivers Regarding COVID-19 Testing Patient Instructions; Testing
2020-06-02 COVID-19 Expedited Testing Assessment; Screening; Testing
2020-12-21 COVID-19 Expanded Testing: ED and UCC Guidance; Algorithm / Pathway; Assessment; Testing; Screening; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2023-08-18 Acute Care COVID-19 Expanded Testing Form; Algorithm / Pathway; Respiration; Infection Prevention and Control; Frequently Asked Questions; Screening; Guidance; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2021-02-23

Implementation Strategy: Patient Screening; Symptom Assessment & Monitoring Recommendations for COVID-19

Directive: Communicable Disease (Respiratory Including COVID-19 and ILI) Screening; Assessment; and Monitoring in Acute Care

 Assessment; Guidance; Directive; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force; Screening; Respiration
2021-05-10

Healthy Eating During Covid

 Guidance
2020-06-04 Alberta Case Report Form: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) in children and adolescents temporally related to COVID-19 Form; Guidance
2020-06-04 Wellness Together Canada Guidance
2020-06-04 Integrating e-Mental Health into Practice Guidance
2020-06-05 Glidescope Guidance
2020-06-11 Rapid Review: Risk of Transmission from HVAC Systems Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-06-10 PPE Task Force Mask Extender Survey Results Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-08-28 Guidance for Researchers – Resuming research at AHS facilities Memorandum; Guidance
2022-02-17

Continuing Care Forms

 Screening; Form
2020-06-12 Rapid Review: Virtual vs In-person Care Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-06-12 Recall of Leaking COVID-19/Respiratory Virus Transport Media Tubes Guidance; Memorandum; Respiration;Testing
2020-06-15

Isolation Order Package

 Guidance
2023-10-13 Guidance to Help Make Enhanced Masking Work for You Guidance; Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-01-15 PPE Price List for External Providers Personal Protective Equipment
2020-06-17 Taking Charge of What You Can: A COVID-19 Toolkit Guidance
2023-06-23 IPC Recommendations for Emergency Departments/Urgent Care Centres/Maternal Triage Waiting Areas Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Directive; Assessment; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2022-06-22

Effectiveness of Workplace Screening Programs

 Screening; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-06-22 COVID-19 Testing and Medical Care in Patients with IBD Infection Prevention and Control; Memorandum; Guidance
2020-06-23 Rapid Review: Safety and Effectiveness of Video Laryngoscopy Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-07-27 N95 Respirator Fit Testing for Students and Instructors during the COVID-19 Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment; Respiration; Guidance
2020-06-26 Resources for Specific Health Conditions Guidance
2020-06-30 Work Camps/Sites Prevention; Preparedness & Management Assessment; Environmental Public Health; Screening
2020-07-02

Rapid Review: COVID-19 Models; Scenarios and Thresholds

 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-07-06 Poster: My Mask Protects You. Your Mask Protects Me.
(also in: Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Formal French | Informal French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Poster; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service
2020-07-08 Rapid Review: COVID-19 Screening in Emergency Departments Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Screening; Guidance
2020-07-15 Be Prepared in the Time of COVID-19 Guidance; Advance Care Planning
2020-07-15 What If I Get Seriously Ill with COVID-19? Guidance; Advance Care Planning
2021-03-19 Poster: The Pandemic Continues
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17
(Available in: Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Poster
2020-07-18 Joint Statement: AHS & the Hutterian Safety Council Response to Guide Hutterite Communities Through COVID-19 Guidance
2020-07-20

Youth Resources

 Guidance
2021-08-12 Admissions to Shelters during COVID-19 Outbreaks – Guidance for MOHs Guidance
2020-07-21 Providing CPR or Rescue Breathing During a Pandemic: Ethical Considerations for Shelter Workers and Volunteers Guidance
2022-10-5

Family Support & Visitation of Patients & Residents during COVID-19

Acute Care:

Continuing Care:

Other Resources:

 Policy; Directive; Screening; Assessment; Form; Poster; Guidance; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2022-01-25 Respiratory (ILI) Algorithm: Assessing the Need for Additional Precautions Frequently Asked Questions; Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Algorithm / Pathway; Assessment; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force; Respiration
2020-07-23 COVID-19 Resource Summary Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Assessment
2023-06-16 Poster: Masks Required Poster
2020-07-27

COVID-19 Transmission in Condominiums and Apartments

 Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-12-24 Edmonton Zone – Resources to Maintain Vigilance Hygiene / Cleaning; Guidance; Memorandum; Personal Protective Equipment; Staff Tips; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-07-31

Poster: My Mask Protects
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17

 Poster
2020-08-04 Management Strategies for the Wandering COVID-19 Patient in Acute Care Guidance
2020-08-11 COVID-19 Asymptomatic Transmission Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2022-07-20 Use of Portable Fans and Air Conditioners in Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance
2020-08-27 Cancer Care Alberta’s Cancer Treatment Prioritization Framework for Systemic Therapy; Radiation Therapy; and Supportive Care Cancer; Guidance; Learning
2021-11-29 What Risk Factors (Such As Age; Medical Conditions; or Lifestyle Factors) Are Associated With the Development of Severe Outcomes in COVID-19? Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-08-21 What Role Might Children Play in Community SARS-Cov-2 Transmission? What Measures Might Mitigate Potential Additional Risk of Transmission of COVID-19 Related To School & Daycare Reopening? Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-08-21 PPE for Family/Support Person(s); Visitors and Patients
(also in: Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Poster; Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service
2021-05-21 Rapid Brief: Information on Mask Exemptions for Specific Populations Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation;
2020-09-15 Rapid Review: Self-collection of Testing Samples Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-09-15 Rapid Review: Immunosuppression and COVID-19 Risk Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-09-15 COVID-19 Translated Resources
(available in: Alexis Nakota Stoney; Amharic; Arabic; Blackfoot; Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese; Cree; Dene; French; Low German; Hindi; Nepali; Oromo; Portuguese; Punjabi; Somali; Spanish; Stoney-Nakoda; Tagalog; Tigrinya; Vietnamese)		 Guidance; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Poster
2020-09-21 Exemption Process - Single-Site Worker Restriction at an Acute Care Outbreak Site Form (#21663) Form; Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2023-03-31 COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses Requisition (#21701) Form
2020-09-21 Tips on the Use of Mask Extenders Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-03-01 SAG Rapid Evidence Report: Attitudes and Adherence to COVID-19 Guidelines Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2020-10-09 Recommendations for Learners/Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance; Infection Prevention and Control; Learning;
2023-10-16 IPC Requirements for Contractors During COVID-19 Guidance; Infection Prevention and Control
2020-10-09 Signage & Posters Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2020-10-09 Aerosol-Generating Medical Procedure Guidance Tool Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2022-04-28 Isolation Precautions for Adult Patients: Contact and Droplet Isolation Precautions Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force; Patient Instructions
2023-12-20 Position Statement on Spatial Separation of Patients in Alberta Health Services & Covenant Health Acute Care Outbreak Prevention and Management Task Force
2021-01-26 Routine and Seasonal Immunization during COVID-19 Vaccine / Immunization; Frequently Asked Questions
2020-11-18 COVID-19 Guidance for Congregate Settings Influenza Season & Influenza Immunization Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance
2020-10-14 Poster: COVID-19 Tests: By Appointment Only
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Poster
2020-10-19 Posters: Poster; Testing; Patient Instructions
2021-12-17 Events During COVID-19 Guidance
2020-10-28

Spiritual Practices

 Learning
2021-12-21

Compassionate Exemptions

 Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions; Form
2022-06-15

COVID-19: Close Contacts and Contact Tracing

 Guidance; Form
2020-11-12 Stigma & COVID-19 Learning; Addiction & Mental Health
2021-10-28 Brochure: Knowing Your Risk; Role and Responsibility - For Designated Support Persons
(Know Your Role brochure available in:
Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)
(Know Your Risk brochure available in:
Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Guidance; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service
2020-11-17 Rapid Review: Performance and Feasibility of Rapid COVID-19 Tests Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2020-11-17 Rapid Review: Testing Characteristics of Saliva and of Specimens from Asymptomatic Individuals Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-10-20 Quick Guide: Resources for Primary Care to Support COVID-19 Care in Communities Guidance
2020-11-18 Memorandum to North Zone Physicians: Isolation and Testing for COVID-19 Memorandum
2022-02-15 Processes for Cleaning ED/UCC Patient Spaces (non-isolation) after Discharge Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning
2022-01-06 Provincial PPE Safety Coach Program Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Learning
2020-11-25 Poster: COVID-19: Outbreak Measures in Place
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17
(Available in: Arabic | Blackfoot | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Poster; Infection Prevention and Control
2021-07-15 Rapid Review: Chronic Symptoms of COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2022-01-21 COVID-19 and Cancer Treatment; Information for Patients & Families Cancer; Guidance
2020-12-02 Poster: Safe Carpooling
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Poster
2020-12-06 Memo: Continuous Use of Eye Protection and COVID-19 Exposure for Healthcare Workers Personal Protective Equipment; Memorandum; Guidance
2020-12-07 Acute Care Guidance for Parents/Guardians Accompanying Children Guidance; Memorandum
2022-05-20

Clinical Guidance – Surgical Services during COVID-19

 Assessment; Cancer; Algorithm / Pathway; Frequently Asked Questions; Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Learning; Memorandum; Personal Protective Equipment
2020-12-11 Memo: COVID-19 Lab Results Routed to Community Physicians Memorandum; Guidance
2022-01-20 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation - Terms of Reference Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2023-09-26 COVID-19 Vaccination / Vaccines Vaccine / Immunization; Policy; Learning; Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions
2020-12-23 Coping with COVID-19: Addiction & Mental Health Resources Guidance; Addiction & Mental Health
2021-01-22 COVID-19 Mental Health Resources Guidance
2020-12-22 Rapid Review: Criteria to Inform Changes to PPE Guidelines Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Personal Protective Equipment; Guidance
2020-12-22 Home Care Service Interruptions – Client Handout Patient Instructions; Frequently Asked Questions
2021-01-05 Communicating to congregate setting residents and families regarding recovery from COVID-19 Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions
2021-01-08 Considering COVID-19 Immunization for Congregate Care Settings Under Investigation or On Outbreak Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance
2021-01-08 COVID-19 SAG Rapid Review: Vitamin D in the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-11-19 COVID-19 SAG Rapid Brief: Screening and Preventing Venous Thromboembolic Events Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Screening; Guidance
2021-01-14 Changes to COVID-19 Results Notifications: Patients Now Able to Choose a Pediatrician as Main Provider Memorandum
2021-01-18 Post COVID Rehab Taskforce Final Report Guidance; Learning
2021-01-18 Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Video (9 minutes) Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-11-19 Infographic: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention and Screening in COVID-19 Patients Guidance; Screening; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-02-04 Poster: COVID-19 Masks and Eye Protection Required
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Poster; Personal Protective Equipment; Infection Prevention and Control; Hygiene / Cleaning
2021-10-08 Rapid Review: Ivermectin in Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19 Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2022-04-19 Discontinuation of Precautions for Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 Patients in Critical Care Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Assessment
2021-02-17 Outbreak Preparedness and Prevention in Specific Populations Checklist Infection Prevention and Control; Checklist
2021-03-10 Accepted Cleaning Terms and Definitions List Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Assessment; Hygiene / Cleaning
2021-02-19 AHS COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing February 2021 Guidance
2021-02-23 Rehabilitation Advice Line Reminder Memo Memorandum
2021-02-24

Counselling Immunocompromised Individuals on the Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

 Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance
2022-01-24 Supporting Guide for the Joint Statement on PPE use during COVID-19 Guidance; Infection; Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment
2021-09-27 AHS extending PPE ordering option until March 31; 2022 Personal Protective Equipment; Memorandum
2021-03-04 Nutrition Guideline: Post-COVID-19: Nutrition for Recovery and Rehabilitation (Adults) Guidance
2021-05-06 After COVID-19: Information and resources to help you recover (symptom self-management guide) Guidance
2021-03-08 Rapid Review: Colchicine for Treatment of COVID-19 Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-03-10

Smoking; Vaping & COVID-19

 Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions
2021-03-11 Extension of PPE Safety Coach Program to Primary Care Networks Personal Protective Equipment; Memorandum
2021-03-16

Prone Positioning of Awake & Alert COVID-19 Adult Patient

 Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions
2023-11-08 Commitment to Comfort: Ease Patient Anxiety Before; During & After Immunizations Vaccine / Immunization; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Patient Instructions; Guidance; Poster
2021-03-17 Poster: PPE Protocol for Healthcare Workers Personal Protective Equipment; Poster
2021-05-31 AHS COVID-19 Vaccine Waste Mitigation Strategy Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance
2023-08-21 Frequency of Changing Privacy Curtains – Interim Recommendations Guidance; Hygiene / Cleaning; Infection Prevention and Control
2021-03-23 Rapid Review: Double Masking and Improved Mask Fit Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-11-02 Rapid Review: Post-Vaccination Transmission Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-04-01 Rapid Review: Symptoms Predictive of Positive Tests and Duration of Symptoms Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2022-07-08 Getting Healthy After COVID-19 Guidance
2021-04-20 Poster: Screen Online Before Immunization
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2022-05-20

Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation

 Screening; Assessment; Guidance; Form; Frequently Asked Questions
2021-05-07 FAQ - New Temporary Risk Factor for COVID-19 High Prevalence Areas Frequently Asked Questions
2021-05-18 Posters: What to Expect with your COVID-19 Immunization Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2021-06-02 Update to Temporary Risk Factor for COVID-19 High Prevalence Geographical Areas Memorandum
2021-05-13 Rapid Review: Population vaccination strategies for COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-05-13 Guidance for the Management of Symptomatic Persons who have Received a Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccine / Immunization; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-05-26 Assisting Special Needs Clients who have Needle Phobia or Live with Development Challenges to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccine / Immunization; Guidance; Memorandum
2023-08-22 Equipment Damage due to Improper Cleaning and Disinfection Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Memorandum
2021-05-17 COVID-19 Client Information Guidance
2021-05-21 Rapid Review: Public Health and Health System Impacts of Variants of Concern Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-06-01 COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Rapid Evidence Review Methodology Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-06-01 COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group Rapid Evidence Brief Methodology Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-06-18 Rehabilitation after COVID-19 – Allied Health Provider Education Series Poster
2022-06-13 Rehabilitation & Allied Health Practice Considerations Post COVID-19 Guidance
2023-02-07 Recovery & Rehabilitation After COVID-19: Resources for Health Professionals Guidance
2021-06-09 Long COVID Zoom Webinar June 30; 2021 Poster; Memorandum
2021-06-10 Poster: Book your Second Dose COVID-19 Immunization (Acute Care) Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2021-06-18 Alberta Healthy Living COVID-19 Webinars Memo Memorandum
2021-06-24 Scientific Advisory Group Rapid Review- Taxi and Ride-share Safety Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2022-03-23 IPC Management of Severely Immunocompromised COVID-19 Patients Infection Prevention and Control; Directive; Assessment
2021-07-21

Scientific Advisory Group Rapid Review: Management of Post-COVID Conditions

 Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2023-06-23

Risk Reduction Guidance for Group Therapy and In-person Patient/Family Education

 Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance
2021-08-03 FAQ - Long COVID Symptoms or Health Concerns for Providers
(also in: Arabic | Cree | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Nepali | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Frequently Asked Questions; Translated Resource / Interpretation Service
2022-07-27

Provincial COVID-19 Primary Care Management Pathway

 Algorithm / Pathway
2021-09-08 Vaccination While Pregnant Information - Public and Providers Frequently Asked Questions
2022-07-08 Rapid Review: Vaccine Risk Assessment and Exemption Update Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2021-11-24 SAG Rapid Evidence Report: Masking Guidance for Healthcare Workers Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-09-16 Critical Care Triage Protocol ECC; Guidance
2021-09-17 Poster: COVID-19 Testing: Vaccine Eligible
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2021-09-21 Poster: COVID-19 Immunization Records
English (8.5x11) | English (11x17)
(also in: Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | French | Hindi | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese)		 Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2022-01-13 Poster: COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Poster
2021-09-22

Poster: COVID-19 Vaccines & Pregnancy

 Translated Resource / Interpretation Service; Vaccine / Immunization; Poster
2021-09-29 SAG Rapid Evidence Brief: Effectiveness of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission in Communities Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2021-10-18 Poster: Long COVID-19 Symptoms
Letter Size 8.5x11 | Tabloid Size 11x17		 Poster
2021-11-09 Post-COVID Rehabilitation Assessment; Screening; Guidance; Frequently Asked Questions
2021-11-15

Supporting Kids During COVID-19 Testing

 Guidance; Infection Prevention and Control; Screening; Testing
2021-11-26 Sotrovimab Orders for COVID-19 Adult - Outpatient Form
2021-12-03 Risk Assessment Matrix to Determine MOH Pre-Approval Assessment; Guidance
2022-04-26 Rapid Review: Safety and Effectiveness of Sotrovimab Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2022-09-15

Paxlovid / Remdesivir and Evusheld: Outpatient Treatment for COVID-19

 Frequently Asked Questions; Guidance; Poster
2021-12-07 Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation in Post-Acute & Continuing Care - Frequency of Screening; Assessment & Reassessment Implementation & Resources Assessment; Screening; Memorandum
2021-12-17 COVID-19 Rapid Review: Post-Infection Immunization Vaccine / Immunization; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2023-10-16 Form; Algorithm / Pathway; Respiration; Screening; Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance
2021-12-23 Poster: Seal Checks for Disposable KN95 Respirators Poster; Respiration
2021-12-24 Patient Passes Over the Holiday Season Memorandum
2023-09-18 COVID-19 Guidance for Community Physicians Guidance
2024-04-05 Alberta Health Services Update Vaccine / Immunization; Learning; Memorandum; Policy
2022-08-10 COVID-19 Return to Work Guidance for Community Physicians Guidance; Human Resources; Infection Prevention and Control; Testing; Vaccine / Immunization
2023-12-18 Guidance for Surgery After COVID-19 Infection Guidance
2022-01-31 Recommendations for Pulmonary Function Testing for Long COVID Patients 6 Years Old and Greater Guidance
2022-02-04 Poster: Alberta Post-COVID Follow-Up Study Poster
2022-02-11 Rapid Evidence Report: Non-invasive ventilation and heated humidified high-flow oxygen therapies for severe COVID-19 Guidance; Learning; Respiration; Treatment
2022-03-02 COVID-19 Rapid Review: Managing and Preventing Healthcare Provider Burnout Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2022-03-28

Poster: COVID-19 Masking Required; Wearing is Caring

 Guidance; Personal Protective Equipment; Poster
2022-05-02 Visitation Access for Community-Based Spiritual and Religious Care Providers Memorandum; Guidance
2022-07-08 Rapid Review: Dose and Duration of Dexamethasone Treatment in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Guidance; Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation
2022-06-20 Provincial AHS Guidance: Doulas and Birth Support in AHS Facilities Guidance
2022-07-12 New Information for Primary Care Providers on COVID-19 Testing Changes Guidance
2022-07-14 New Viral Respiratory Testing Advice for Primary Care Providers Guidance
2022-07-15 COVID-19 Rapid Review: Continuous Masking Policies Scientific Advisory Group Recommendation; Guidance
2022-07-26 IPOP FAQ for Health Professionals Frequently Asked Questions; Guidance
2024-01-05

IPC Cohorting / Overcapacity Guidance

 Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; Poster; Memorandum
2023-11-23 Enhanced masking at AHS Acute Care Facilities FAQ Frequently Asked Questions; Guidance;
2023-06-22 Decorations, Costumes, Food, Celebrations & Donations Information Sheet Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance; 
2024-03-06 Attending Work with COVID-19 Symptoms Directive FAQ Infection Prevention and Control; Guidance;
2023-12-01

Medical Staff Bi-Weekly Update

 Memorandum; Vaccine / Immunization; Learning; Policy
2023-10-26

Use of Masks to Prevent the Transmission of COVID-19 Directive

 Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Policy
2023-10-12

Enhanced Masking at AHS Sites: ahs.ca/masking

 Infection Prevention and Control; Personal Protective Equipment

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