Beginning on Nov. 9, all residents of Alberta’s Seniors Lodge Program will be receiving a survey intended to evaluate the effectiveness of this seniors housing program, and to respond to questions and recommendations from the Government of Alberta’s 2005 Auditor General’s Report. The survey is being conducted by ASCHA, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and distributed onsite at each lodge across Alberta. Questions about this survey can be directed to ASCHA by contacting us here. All surveys are to be completed by Nov. 29, and a final report will be prepared and submitted to the Government of Alberta and members.

The 2021 Compensation & Benefits Report is now available for purchase! This year’s report included an analysis of some new job titles, statistics by geographical areas, recruitment and retention rates, board information, and so much more. With respondents from all cross-sections of our sector, this report provides a clear snapshot of the compensation and benefits trends for all employee positions across Alberta’s Housing Sector. Don’t miss your opportunity to use this fantastic resource as you plan your operational budgets! Thanks to a generous grant from the Government of Alberta, your copy can be purchased at a substantial discount. 

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In these unprecedented times, we know that there is a vast array of communications circulating about COVID-19.  Our focus has been to find the most trusted resources and factual information for our members and curate this so that our members can easily find what they need, when they need it.  Below is a summary of how ASCHA has been responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

• Teleconferencing with the Ministry of Alberta Seniors and Housing – We are gathering information and circulating updates and protocols by direct email to the main contacts at our Member Organizations, as well as ALL Lodge providers (whether they are ASCHA members or not).
  
  
• Direct Conversation with Leaders from Alberta Health Services and the Ministry of Alberta Health – We are taking member concerns regarding the care of residents/tenants in their buildings forward on regular calls with Health and Alberta Health Services, and circulating updates and resources directly to our members.
  
  
• Ongoing Member Conversations on ASCHA Connect – This is where our regular members can share best practices, and ask each other questions. We will also be posting relevant information and resource documents here: https://connect.ascha.com/home 
  
  
• Primary Sources of Information for Everyone - (note, these sites are constantly updated, and we advise you visit them regularly):
  COVID-19 Information for Albertans
  COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
  COVID-19 Information for Staff and Healthcare Professionals
  Government of Canada COVID-19 Information
  CMHC Coronavirus Updates
  
  
• Member Conferencing - ASCHA hosts discussions on COVID-19 with its membership using a virtual platform.  Invitations to join these member-only calls will be sent to the primary contacts at our member organizations.

The ASCHA Office is still in fully operational at this time, and we are working hard to support you despite the changing status of this pandemic.  Should members have any questions, or require support, please contact us.  We will continue to update as the situation unfolds.