For approved users only

Your True North for Alberta Healthcare

Ask any question about Alberta's health system and get fast, trustworthy answers you can act on. Drawing on governed data sources from across the health system.

Launch Health Compass

When prompted to sign in, click the Sign in using Single Sign-On button. A username and password will not work.

No access yet? Alberta Health Shared Services staff and approved health partners can submit an Expression of Interest / Access Request.

Access is limited to Alberta Health Shared Services and its health partners. It is not available to the general public or other organizations.

Charting the Course

One ordinary morning, everything changes.

Three colleagues. Three questions. Follow the day the data finally became theirs.

Experience the story

Trusted data

Curated, standardized, and governed, so a number means the same thing no matter who asks.

Faster decisions

Answers in seconds, with follow-up questions that replace days of report backlog.

Secure access

Restricted to approved users, governed by the Usage Charter, with every query logged.

How It Works

From sign-in to insight in a few steps

Step 1

Sign in using Single Sign-On

Launch the Health Compass and, when prompted, click the Sign in using Single Sign-On button. Username and password sign-in will not work.

Step 2

Ask your question

Ask any question about Alberta's health system in plain English. No technical knowledge required.

"Compare median ED wait times between Edmonton and Calgary by CTAS level."

Step 3

Explore & verify

Ask follow-ups, filter, and export. Look for the verified query badge for metrics that match approved definitions. Always apply human review before acting on results.

Always verify AI-generated results before acting

Data Sources

Live now, with more coming online

Live

Patient Activity

Admissions, discharges, transfers, and emergency department visits.

Coming soon

System Capacity

Bed occupancy, theatre utilization, staffing ratios, and wait times.

Coming soon

Clinical Costing

Cost per weighted activity, resource use, and procedure-level costing.

Coming soon

Quality & Outcomes

Readmission rates, length of stay, and complication rates.

Coming soon

Workforce

FTE counts, agency usage, and sick leave rates.

Coming soon

Clinical Support Services

Volumes, turnaround times, and utilization.

Patient Activity is live now; coverage expands as new agents come online

Responsible Use

An act of professional responsibility

Alberta's Health Compass provides powerful insight into our patients, our capacity, and our costs; but no tool can substitute for human judgment, ethical intent, or professional integrity. Every query, every analysis, and every decision made using the Health Compass is an act of professional responsibility. We are accountable not just for what the data shows, but for why we asked and what we do with the answer.

Responsible use is a commitment every user makes when granted access. These principles are not a checklist; they are habits of mind to carry into every query.

  • Start with a question, not a conclusionDefine your question first to avoid confirmation bias and selective reporting.
  • Report the full pictureInclude all relevant findings, even those that contradict your hypothesis.
  • Be transparent about your starting questionShare the question you aimed to answer so others can judge scope and interpretation.
  • Self-critique before presentingCheck for contradicting metrics, consider whether you would present the same if results were unfavorable, and ensure proper context.
  • Acknowledge limitationsClearly note data gaps, lags, or caveats as part of the analysis.
  • Seek a second set of eyesHave a peer or data steward review key analyses for accuracy and balance.
  • Usage is auditableRemember your queries and activity will be reviewed to support learning and accountability.
  • Raise concernsInvestigate unexpected results and consult a data steward when unsure about appropriate use.
AI-generated outputs are a starting point, not a final answer