• 2019-20: Report to the community

    AHS By The Numbers

By working together as one health system, we have been able to improve patient outcomes, and enhance experiences for patients, clients and familes, as well as for our 125,000- plus hard-working staff, physicians and volunteers.

2019-20 By The Numbers

  • Financial Results Summary

    The following information are excerpts from the March 31, 2020, audited consolidated financial statements and Financial Statement Disclosure and Analysis.

    The numbers presented in the table above are in the thousands.

    Revenues



    Expenses by Object



    Expenses by Function

  • Performance Measures

    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. The 2019-20 year-end results are summarized below for the 13 performance measures.

  • Monitoring Measures

    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; 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. Data was updated as of May 20, 2019.

  • Quick Facts

    The numbers below provide a snapshot of AHS’ activity and demonstrate the change in services provided in the last few years.

  • Beds and Facilities

    Beds

    AHS is committed to providing community-based care options for Albertans, including long-term care, designated supportive living, palliative care, and home care. We want to shift services from a focus on care in hospitals and facilities, to the services and resources in the community.

    Facilities By Zone

    To keep pace with population growth and aging, AHS needs to target increasing community capacity by approximately 1,000 designated spaces annually. This has enabled us to improve our ability to place clients within 30 days of assessment. Finally, the growing of home care services has shown to prevent or delay the need for long term care placement.

  • COVID Response

    The novel coronavirus pandemic that first emerged in late 2019 placed demands on our healthcare system and our workforce that have never been experienced in AHS’ history. Our response to this unprecedented public health crisis was both swift and strategic, demonstrating our ability to be innovative and nimble. Although the COVID-19 pandemic and our response to it spanned across more than one fiscal year, the information below details AHS’ response during 2019-20 (up to March 31, 2020).

Alberta Health Services 2019-20 Report To The Community