The following information are excerpts from the March 31, 2018 audited consolidated financial statements and Financial Statement Discussion and Analysis.
The numbers presented in the table above are in the thousands.
AHS has 13 performance measures that enable us to evaluate our progress and link our objectives to specific results. Targets were established using historical performance data, benchmarking with peers, and consideration of pressures that exist within zones and sites. This approach resulted in targets that, if achieved, would reflect a performance improvement in the areas of our Health Plan’s 12 objectives. Targets were endorsed by AHS and Alberta Health as published in the 2017-2020 Health Plan and Business Plan.
There are a number of measures AHS monitors to help inform other areas of the health system. These monitoring measures do not have targets; however they are familiar and of interest to Albertans. They include a broad range of indicators that span the continuum of care, such as population and public health; primary care; continuing care; addiction, mental health; cancer care; emergency department; and surgery. AHS continues to monitor these measures to help support priority-setting and local decision-making. These additional measures are tactical as they inform the performance of an operational area or reflect the performance of key drivers of strategies not captured in the Health Plan.
The trend column indicates comparison of the most recent available data over the earliest data available for each measure. An upward arrow () indicates improvement by more than three per cent; a horizontal arrow () indicates stability (current results are within three per cent of prior results), and a downward arrow () indicates measure is declining by more than three per cent and requires additional focus. Data updated as of May 22, 2018.
The numbers below provide a snapshot of AHS’ activity and demonstrate the change in services provided in the last few years.
AHS is committed to providing community-based options for Albertans, including long-term care, supportive living, palliative care, and home care. A key objective is to shift services from acute care hospital and facility living to the community – bringing care closer to home for patients.
In 2017-18, AHS opened 572 net new continuing care beds – more than the entire 2016-17 year (376 new beds). Since 2010, AHS has opened 6,196 new beds to support individuals who need community-based care and supports (including palliative). Additional detail on continuing care bed capacity can be found in the Appendix.
This section contains an overview of facilities that support healthcare throughout the province, including beds or spaces within these facilities. A provincial and zone breakdown is provided.
