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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Bringing leaders together\, encouraging knowledge sharing leading to bold and courageous change.\nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY — CLICK HERE to access link
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/community-of-practice-for-leaders2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:OPEN
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SUMMARY:SOLUTIONS SHOWCARE with Lesley Hirst\, NS Palliative Consultant
DESCRIPTION:Palliative myths – from people to programs and all things in-between: Strengthening a Palliative Approach in LTC (SPA-LTC)\nMEMBERS ONLY\nObjectives: \n• Understand the common myths around palliative care from a clinical\, organizational\, and system lens \n• Understand the need for a palliative approach to care in long-term care \n• Understand the McMaster SPA-LTC free resources and how they can support homes to strengthen a person-centered palliative approach to care \n• How to sign up to the SPA-LTC \n  \nPresenter: Lesley Hirst\, RN\, BScN (Hons)\, MNNP\, MSc\nNova Scotia Palliative Consultant – McMaster SPA-LTC
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/solutions-showcare-with-lesley-hirst-ns-palliative-consultant/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY,OPEN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
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SUMMARY:Certificate Program - Leadership in Continuing Care Administration (Dalhousie University)
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing expertise in Continuing Care Administration \nApril 26-28 & May 3-5 2023 \n\nThe School of Health Administration\, Dalhousie University and the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association\, are proud to offer this Leadership Certificate program for executives and administrators within the Continuing Care sector.\n\nApplication Deadline:\n\n\nDeadline for next intake is March 17\, 2023\n\n\n\nOver six days of intensive study and discussion\, the participants will hear from an exceptional range of industry experts and academics. Instructors will provide models of best practice in the core areas of Continuing Care Administration: financial management\, legislation and licensing\, HR & communications\, and operations & continuous improvement. These different strands of discussion will be tied together by an overarching focus on the Philosophy of Care\, and how the principles of effective\, empathetic provision should underpin the day-to-day running of their organizations.\n\n\n\n“Health leaders today face tough challenges. This intensive executive certificate blends academic rigor with extensive front-line expertise to provide continuing care leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to meet those challenges.” – Dr. Tanya Packer\nDirector – School of Health Administration\n\n\n\n“Building capacity among our emerging leaders is critical: this program reflects the commitment our sector leaders have made to continuous quality improvement.” – Michele Lowe\, Executive Director\, NHNSA\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/certificate-program-leadership-in-continuing-care-administration-dalhousie-university-2/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University
CATEGORIES:OPEN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230426T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T142013Z
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SUMMARY:Yellow Belt Certification Training (May 2 & 9\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION:MEMBERS ONLY\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/625700957407\nLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training is about equipping individuals with the basics to be able to perform well as part of a project team or to take control of solving some of the localised problems within their own organization. \nPresented by:\n \n\n\n\nWe believe that great healthcare ideas come from within the community itself. At The Value Collaborative\, we partner with healthcare organizations along the continuum of care. Our experience includes seniors care\, acute care\, and emergency medical services\, among other healthcare segments. We also work with government and regulatory bodies within the industry. Our aim is to maximize the overall value offered to patients\, residents\, families and staff. Working together with internal and external experts\, we develop high-quality practices to ensure excellence in the healthcare industry. The Value Collaborative also provides a platform for healthcare leaders to share their successes and challenges. Grounded on continuous improvement philosophies\, we facilitate training programs and in-person or virtual meetups. https://valuecollaborative.ca/
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/yellow-belt-certification-training/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230426T153000
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CREATED:20230324T025351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T030009Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL CUPPA CARE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:They are scheduled via zoom and take place the last Wednesday (almost) of the month from 3:00-3:30pm. Remember to add each event to your calendar. \n\n\n\nAPRIL 26 : Think Breakthrough Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81138068268?from=addon Meeting ID: 811 3806 8268  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/virtual-cuppa-care-series-april26/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230323T175341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T023248Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate Program - Leadership in Continuing Care Administration (Dalhousie University)
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing expertise in Continuing Care Administration \nApril 26-28 & May 3-5 2023 \n\nThe School of Health Administration\, Dalhousie University and the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association\, are proud to offer this Leadership Certificate program for executives and administrators within the Continuing Care sector.\n\nApplication Deadline:\n\n\nDeadline for next intake is March 17\, 2023\n\n\n\nOver six days of intensive study and discussion\, the participants will hear from an exceptional range of industry experts and academics. Instructors will provide models of best practice in the core areas of Continuing Care Administration: financial management\, legislation and licensing\, HR & communications\, and operations & continuous improvement. These different strands of discussion will be tied together by an overarching focus on the Philosophy of Care\, and how the principles of effective\, empathetic provision should underpin the day-to-day running of their organizations.\n\n\n\n“Health leaders today face tough challenges. This intensive executive certificate blends academic rigor with extensive front-line expertise to provide continuing care leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to meet those challenges.” – Dr. Tanya Packer\nDirector – School of Health Administration\n\n\n\n“Building capacity among our emerging leaders is critical: this program reflects the commitment our sector leaders have made to continuous quality improvement.” – Michele Lowe\, Executive Director\, NHNSA\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/certificate-program-leadership-in-continuing-care-administration-dalhousie-university/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University
CATEGORIES:OPEN
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T143000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Continuous Quality Improvement
DESCRIPTION:NHNSA is pleased to host a free introductory workshop with Ali Shahzada of Value Collaborative on Continuous Quality Improvement. Learn how to effectively incorporate CQI into your organization.\nThis session is ideal for those looking to understand what lean/six sigma is when to use it\, and see examples of how it has been used in senior care and other healthcare settings. \nAttendees will learn:\n• What is CQI?• How is applicable in LTC• What is the structured problem-solving methodology?• How can one create a culture of continuous improvement in their organization?• How have other organizations used this approach to drive improvements?\nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY REGISTER HERE (April 25)
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/introduction-to-continuous-quality-improvement-april-25-2023/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230421T110000
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CREATED:20230323T180807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T163009Z
UID:8042-1682071200-1682074800@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Bringing leaders together\, encouraging knowledge sharing leading to bold and courageous change. \nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY\nJoin ZOOM Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83770198212?from=addon\nMeeting ID: 837 7019 8212
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/community-of-practice-for-leaders-april-21-2023/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230323T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T161951Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Resilience Day
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Day in the Annapolis Valley to Support the Well Being of Your Team & Recharge Yourself\nLeaders from across the sector are invited to come together for a full day of learning\, sharing and transforming our approach to Mental Health Wellness in Long Term Care.\nLearn how NHNSA’s Art of Resilience project has positively impacted our sector’s responses to workplace burnout\, trauma and grief. Building on the National Standard of Psychological Safety in the Workplace\, discover how several nursing homes and your colleagues are creating effective and innovative\, well-being strategies to support their staff with strong results.\nThis is a free workshop to NHNSA members and includes presentations from motivating guest speakers\, evaluation results from the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging and an energizing panel discussion on shared practices.\nWe encouraged members to attend with their senior leaders. There is limited space and registration is required. If you are unable to attend after you have registered\, please let us know.\nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/art-of-resilience-day/
LOCATION:Old Orchard Inn\, Wolfville\, NS\, 153 Greenwich Rd S\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 2R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230324T014025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T161817Z
UID:8139-1681810200-1681813800@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Continuous Quality Improvement
DESCRIPTION:NHNSA is pleased to host a free introductory workshop with Ali Shahzada of Value Collaborative on Continuous Quality Improvement. Learn how to effectively incorporate CQI into your organization.\nThis session is ideal for those looking to understand what lean/six sigma is when to use it\, and see examples of how it has been used in senior care and other healthcare settings. \nAttendees will learn:\n• What is CQI?• How is it applicable in LTC?• What is the structured problem-solving methodology?• How can one create a culture of continuous improvement in their organization?• How have other organizations used this approach to drive improvements?\nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY REGISTER HERE (April 18)
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/introduction-to-continuous-quality-improvement-april-15-2023/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230324T024957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T145935Z
UID:8192-1680102000-1680103800@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL CUPPA CARE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:with Complete Purchasing\n \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84431492721?from=addonMeeting ID: 844 3149 2721\n  \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/virtual-cuppa-care-series-march29/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230323T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T161102Z
UID:8040-1679652000-1679655600@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Bringing leaders together\, encouraging knowledge sharing leading to bold and courageous change.\nNHNSA MEMBERS ONLY\nJoin ZOOM Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84076581151?from=addon\nMeeting ID: 840 7658 1151 \n 
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/community-of-practice-for-leaders-march-24-2023/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230321T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230323T180252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T022754Z
UID:8035-1679392800-1679441400@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:NHNSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 21\, 2023  |  10-11:30 am |\nVirtual Meeting (link to follow) \nFOR MEMBERS ONLY
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/nhnsa-membership-meeting-march-21-2023/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:NHNSA ONLY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260430T113354
CREATED:20230323T180415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T023834Z
UID:8038-1678233600-1678319999@www.nhnsa.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day - March 8\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 on March 8 is Every Woman Counts. \n\nIt’s a time to commit to ensure all women\, from all ages and walks of life\, having a place in every aspect of Canadian society\, including in the economic\, social and democratic spheres. NHNSA celebrates & applauds the successful women living\, working & volunteering in LTC as we show our elders that they are respected & honoured & our girls that their dreams can come true.\n\nREAD MORE
URL:https://www.nhnsa.ca/ourevents/international-womens-day-march-8-2023/
CATEGORIES:OPEN
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