Clinical information
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Please be advised: Alberta Health Services is the primary source for COVID-19 information and hosts clinical resources for all providers, including those in primary care. Visit Ahs.ca/covid for resources.
The Alberta Health website is also a great resource, which includes official updates from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and actions being taken to protect the health of Albertans.
New Clinical Updates
- April 12: Community physicians and their staff now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
CPSA license serves as proof of physician eligibility. The CPSA physician portal has a form letter you can use to provide staff with a letter of employment. - April 8: Change to Quarantine Requirements for Household Contacts.
Original and B.1.1.7 strain. South African and Brazilian strain. - April 8: Second COVID-19 Test for all Close Contacts
Effective April 8, all close contacts are recommended to be tested twice during their quarantine period.
Zone-Specific Resources
North Zone
- Pediatric Testing and Isolation Pathway – Updated February 10, 2021
- Pediatric Outpatient Clinical Management Pathway – Updated March 22, 2021
- Positive Primary Care Pathways
ConnectMD PCN program
Calgary Zone
- Calgary Zone Primary Care COVID-19 Variants of Concern Pathway
Specialist LINK service. Updated March 25, 2021. - Positive Primary Care Pathways
Specialist LINK service - COVID Positive Discharge Pathway: Calgary Zone
PCNS Calgary and Area and AHS resource updated May 8, 2020 - Medical Home Q&A with Dr. Christine Luelo
Click the above link then scroll down to Newsletters/Updates for COVID-19 in the Calgary Zone: PCN Update. Updated March 25
Central Zone
- Primary Care COVID-19 Pediatric Testing and Isolation Pathway
PCNs Central Zone Committee and AHS resource updated February 10, 2021 - Pediatric COVID-19 Outpatient Clinical Management Pathway
PCNs Central Zone Committee and AHS resource updated February 10, 2021 - Primary Care COVID-19 Adult Pathway
PCNs Central Zone Committee and AHS resource updated February 10, 2021
Edmonton Zone
- Positive Primary Care Pathways
ConnectMD PCN program
Community Physicians
Infection Prevention & Control
- Masking and Eye Protection Guidance in Community Physician Settings during COVID-19 Pandemic
AHS and CMO guidance, March 23. - COVID-19 FAQ on Infection Prevention and Control and Exposure for Community Physicians
FAQs from AHS on immunization topics - Personal Protective Equipment
AHS web page on PPE
Patient Care
- COVID-19 and cancer treatment. Information for patients & families.
- How to Support Your Recovery and Rehabilitation after COVID-19
Self-management supports for those experiencing long-term symptoms of COVID-19. Published March 5, 2021 - COVID-19 FAQ on Patient Care and Testing for Community Physicians
FAQs from AHS on patient care and testing updated March 22, 2021 - Meeting Patients’ Needs
Algorithm from ACTT updated November 16, 2020 - Screening and Testing Algorithm
AHS Infection Prevention and Control resource published August 27, 2020 - Resources to Support COVID-19 Care in Communities
Quick guide from AHS, ACTT and PCNs updated January 6
Resources for your Practice
- Community Physician Provincial Readiness Checklist
Resource from ACTT updated November 24, 2020 - Daily Fit for Work Screening
PCN Incident Response Task Force resource updated September 29, 2020 - Return to Work Guide
PCN Incident Response Task Force resource updated December 3, 2020
Hospital Transitions to Community for COVID-19 Patients
- Transitions Checklist for Primary Care
Home to Hospital to Home Transition Checklist from ACTT published April 22, 2020
Evidence Reviews
- AHS Rapid Review: Likelihood of Transmission of COVID-19 infection after COVID-19 Vaccination
Although, so far, studies look promising that vaccination will reduce transmission, until more studies are finished it is recommended to maintain current precautions. March 23, 2021. - Tools for Practice #286 - Vaccine hesitancy in the office: What can I do?
Clinicians should explicitly recommend vaccination and focus discussion on the disease-prevention benefits to the individual more than correcting misinformation or on benefits to society. March 22, 2021. - AHS Rapid Evidence Review: Cancer treatment after a COVID-19 infection.
Cancer treatment should be deferred in patients with COVID-19. Consult this document for specific timelines. February 18, 2021. - Scientific Advisory Group COVID-19 Recommendations
View more evidence reviews on the AHS website.
Hospital-Based Physicians
- AHS Weekly Updates
Weekly Messages from AHS Senior Leadership - COVID FAQs for AHS Staff
FAQs for AHS Staff updated April 9, 2021 - Daily Fit for Work Screening
Online questionnaire tool to improve efficiency at screening stations - Resources for AHS Staff & Health Professionals
Database to search for COVID-19 Resources
Contact us
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