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What We Do
ACCA has an established record as an active stakeholder and as a source for accurate, timely information on the continuing care sector. Our first priority is providing quality of care for Albertan's in our members' care. We support this priority through our advocacy efforts on behalf of our members and Albertan's in their care. The Association continually provides information to government on ways to ensure a sustainable, quality continuing care system, and wherever possible seeks inclusion in the decision-making process.
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Goals
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Establish funding levels with the Government of Alberta that sustain the industry in order to meet the service needs of of the most volunerable Albertans. Make recommendations to government for review and adjustments.
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Maintain an effective database that will support member information and facilitate issues management
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Actively pursue a role in recruitment of professional and non-professional employees for continuing care
Objectives
- Support members in the pursuit of optimum standards of care, service and administration of continuing care in Alberta
- Ensure equitable treatment, opportunities and responsibilities to all ownership categories to enhance the quality of continuing care services in Alberta
- Create, promote and encourage understanding, unity, harmony and cooperation among the members of all ownership categories
- Encourage the support, recognition and understanding of the public and all levels of government for the needs of continuing care
- Provide coordination among and between members and other organizations, agencies and ministries
- Encourage sound legislation for the health and welfare of continuing care consumers in Alberta
- Establish and promote programs of education for the quality of continuing care in Alberta
- Promote research in the field of continuing care
- Provide programs for membership
Advocacy
ACCA is dedicated to the goal of achieving a continuing care system that provides Albertans with excellent quality continuing care that is appropriate, available and effective. We support a continuing care system that is managed and administered transparently and that is equitable to all. This goal is pursued by being actively involved in the following activities:
- Advocating for the continuing care sector to government and other stakeholders
- Meeting with provincial Ministers and other officials
- Developing and presenting position papers and reports
- Participating in stakeholder committees, such as the Continuing care Collaborative Committee
- Collaborating and liaising with Alberta Health Services, educational institutes and other care-related organizations
- Representing the continuing care sector during legislative reviews
Communications
ACCA focuses on providing timely communications to its members, the media, government and general public. Types of communications include news releases, research, reports, surveys, members meetings, e-bulletins, newsletters, news articles, government activity, and networking events.
Education and Workforce
ACCA is devoted to supporting members with the care and management of their staff in the way of education and workforce recruitment/retention. A current example of this is the Health Care Aide Recruitment Initiative, focused on educating and recruiting new health care aides in the province of Alberta.
Research and Policy
ACCA supports its members by advocating on industry issues such as appropriate legislation, policy and funding. ACCA staff, board, and committees conduct research into topics of key interest to members as well as developments in the continuing care industry.
Member Services
ACCA offers services and benefits to each member category, including:
- Government Liaison
- Political Advocacy
- Website & Online Services
- Media & Communications
- Committees, Advisory Groups & Task Forces
- New Partnerships
- Networking Opportunities
To learn more about ACCA membership categories and the benefits of becoming a member, click here.