Resources

Resources

The Alberta Continuing Care Association publishes a variety of publications each year, including Reports, Submissions to the Government, Letters to the Editor and White Papers. We also believe in sharing the best resources so that our members, and the greater community, have the opportunity to receive the most up-to-date information possible. Here you will find ACCA publications and various third party resources we hope will provide answers to questions about Continuing Care in Alberta.

About ACCA Membership

Member Resources

2025 Membership with Alberta Continuing Care

ACCA 2024-2025 Annual Plan

ACCA Reports

Advocate, Innovate, Engage: Shaping the Future of Continuing Care

ACCA 2025 Exhibitor Manual

Events

Join us at the Edmonton Convention Centre at ACCA 2025 from October 14-16, 2025!

ACCA 2025 Proposal Template

Events

ACCA 2025 Proposal application template

ACCA 2025 Sponsor Prospectus

Events

ACCA 2025: Moving Forward Conference Theme

Events

Learn about the theme for the ACCA 2025 Annual Conference

ACCA Capital Infrastructure Paper

Alberta Government Relations

March 2025. ACCA Position Paper. Transforming Alberta's Healthcare System: The Case for Continuing Care Infrastructure Investment

ACCA Continuing Care Act Engagement Report - January 2023

ACCA Reports

ACCA Energy Audit Overview with 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

Conducted by a team of professional mechanical engineers, 8760 offers the choice of 4 different audit services that will deliver insights to help with your decision making. (2024)

ACCA Energy Efficiency Roadmap with 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

ACCA Energy Program Overview with 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

8760 has worked with ACCA Members to help manage their utility expenses. Optimize, contain, and reduce electricity and natural gas costs with 8760. (2024)

ACCA Event Sponsorship Package

Events

Event sponsorship opportunities through ACCA

ACCA Home and Community Care Position Paper

Alberta Government Relations

January 2025. This position paper calls for a fundamental shift, advocating for home care to be recognized as a distinct and integral component of Alberta’s health care strategy.

ACCA Modernizing Alberta's Continuing Care Funding Model Position Paper

Alberta Government Relations

May 2025. This position paper outlines urgent funding challenges and proposes practical, evidence-informed solutions to modernize Alberta's continuing care funding model in a way that ensures sustainability, fairness, and high-quality resident care.

Alberta Fall Immunization Program 2024/2025

Alberta Policy & Regulations

A bulletin for pharmacy service providers from Alberta Blue Cross (June 2024)

Alberta Recovery Model and Refocusing - June 2024

Alberta Policy & Regulations

Presentation from Evan Romanow Deputy Minister, Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction, June 2024

Amendments to the COPTER Summary

Alberta Policy & Regulations

Amendments to the Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation Regulation Change summary June 2025

Assisted Living Alberta CEO Letter to Providers

Alberta Government Relations

A message from Dr. Zielke to Continuing Care Partners. April 30, 2025

Assisted Living Capacity Reporting and Monitoring Application

Alberta Policy & Regulations

July 2025

Become a Continuing Care Provider or Operator in Alberta

Member Resources

Types of providers, how to apply for or renew a licence and standards, forms and resources.

Building Bridges System Navigation Report

Alberta Government Relations

December 2024

Call for Research Participants - Driving and Dementia

National Research

University of Calgary, 2024

CALTC National Long-Term Care Day 2025 Toolkit

Member Resources

The Canadian Association of Long-Term Care has developed a toolkit for long-term care operators to help recognize and celebrate National Long Term Care Day on June 13, 2025.

Care Forward - Healthcare Excellence Canada

Member Resources

Care Forward is a national movement of people sharing knowledge and applying proven approaches to make healthcare better for more people, faster. (June 2025)

Cellular Program for ACCA Members from 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

ACCA Members can take advantage of savings through the 8769 Cellular Program. 2024

Community and Continuing Care Technology Innovation Roadmap FAQ

Partnerships

Community and Continuing Care Technology Innovation Roadmap RFQ

Partnerships

Request for Quotations (RFQ) Issued by the Alberta Continuing Care Association in partnership with Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Association on Gerontology. Issued: June 12, 2025 Response Deadline: July 28, 2025

Continuing Care Act 2022

Alberta Policy & Regulations

Continuing Care Connection - Spring 2025 Newsletter

Member Resources

Continuing Care Home (CCH) Access and Waitlist Management Procedure

Alberta Policy & Regulations

September 9, 2024 Memo

D+T Cost Reviews for ACCA Members with 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

Every customer pays distribution and transmission (D&T) costs for the supply of electricity and natural gas to its facilities. D&T costs are expected to continue to rise. 8760's review process can identify potential savings opportunities for your organization. (2024)

Emergency Disaster Management Policy

Alberta Policy & Regulations

February 13, 2025

Emergency Disaster Management Policy FAQ

Alberta Policy & Regulations

February 13, 2025

Emergency Disaster Management Policy Memo

Alberta Policy & Regulations

February 13, 2025

Energy Program for ACCA Members with 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

Organizations face challenges in procuring electricity and natural gas services due to complexity, cost, price volatility, and confusing options. These risks can significantly impact cash flow and your bottom line. The good news is that the ACCA energy program can help mitigate these risks, providing simplicity and control over energy expenses.

Government of Alberta Health Care System Refocusing

Alberta Policy & Regulations

April 2025 Continuing the Conversation: Working together to shape health care Government of Alberta

Invest in Alberta's Continuing Care Sponsor Prospectus

Events

Sponsorship opportunities for Invest in Alberta's Continuing Care: Think Tank June 17, 2025

Legislation Position Paper

Alberta Government Relations

Developed through collaboration with ACCA members and its Legislation Interest Group, this paper identifies challenges and proposes actionable recommendations to improve licensing, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure resident safety under Alberta's Continuing Care Act. (January 22, 2025)

Monitoring Senior Services 2024 Report

National Research

The Monitoring Seniors Services report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia focuses on key services in BC that fall under the Advocate's legislated mandate. It highlights where seniors' needs are being met and where improvements are most needed.

Outbreak Incremental Cost Supplement

Alberta Policy & Regulations

October 1, 2024

Outbreak Incremental Cost Supplement Business Process Memo

Alberta Policy & Regulations

October 18, 2024

Sparking Change in AUA Awards Program

Member Resources

You are invited to join the Sparking Change in the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics (AUA) program offered by Healthcare Excellence Canada. This awards-based quality improvement program supports the appropriate use of antipsychotics through person-centred care and is open to long-term care (LTC) homes across the country. June 2025

Sparking Change in AUA Program from Healthcare Excellence Canada

Member Resources

September 2024 Overview. Program to launch November 2024.

Staff Phone Plans for ACCA Members from 8760

Energy and Cellular Programs

Staff and family of ACCA Members can take advantage of exclusive savings through the 8760 Cellular Program.