“Complete Purchasing Services is pleased to be the NHNSA’s Title Sponsor once again,” comments Vanessa Yurchesyn, CPS Account Manager. “As a trusted partner, the Association and sector can count on CPS to be on the journey with you in exploring solutions to ensure the highest standards of care for nursing homes in our province. Our values are aligned with yours, and we are committed to supporting your progressive work now and in the future.”

A new continuing care assistant (CCA) program will be tested this year with the goal of improving training and getting more CCAs delivering quality care sooner. A six-month training program with updated curriculum that better reflects the complex care needs of older Nova Scotians will be piloted in April, with a second class in the fall. The current average length of CCA training is eight months.

NHNSA is pleased and excited to announce that Sarah McVanel, a leading expert in Strategic Human Resources Management, a movement maker and dynamic presenter, will be the keynote speaker at our spring conference, Standing Strong- Compassion, Leadership, & Innovation on March 28 at the Glengarry Inn in Truro.