NHNSA Membership Meeting-5:00-6:30 pm
Networking Reception with music and hors d’oeuvres – 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street
NHNSA Spring Conference Day & Trade Show – “The Path Forward- Leadership, Quality, Investment”
Location: Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street
8:00am — REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:45am — LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SPECIAL REMARKS — The Honourable Barb Adams, Minister of Seniors and LongTerm Care, Province of Nova Scotia (Virtual)
WELCOME — Stephen Doiron, NHNSA Chair
Acknowledgement of our SPONSORS, Menna MacIsaac, Executive Director, NHNSA
8:45 — KEYNOTE ADDRESS – An Underrepresented, Undervalued Workforce: Understanding and Supporting Quality of Work Life in Long-term Care with Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor/Chair of the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology at Mount Saint Vincent University; Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology; Director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging.
Dr. Keefe will provide meaningful quantitative information on the state of well being in work places within long term care and then share some insights into the qualitative and emotional impact being felt as well as the very real challenges that low workplace morales mean for the thriving and sustainability of the sector. We will begin a conversation on the very real adverse fallout behind the stats.
10:00am — BREAK & TRADESHOW
10:20am — GUEST SPEAKER — Practical Strategies to Manage Psychosocial Hazards with Louise Trotter, Founder & Executive Consultant Sprout Safety
11:10am — SOLUTIONS PANEL — Lessons Learned in Disaster Planning & Implementation with Panelists
Laurel Pizarro, Director of Care, Grandview Manor
Charbel Daniel, President & CEO, Northwood
Dominic Fewer, Preparedness Officer, Regional Services and Infrastructure, NS Department of Emergency Management
Wanda Mitton, Director of Marketing & Business Development, First Onsite Property Restoration
12:20pm — LUNCH & TRADESHOW
1:30pm — SOLUTIONS PANEL — Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion LTC Leadership Strategies with Panelists
Sylvia Colley Ewing, Clinical Support Manager for Occupational Therapy; Project Lead for Seniors Staying Home, Northwood Halifax Campus
Angela Michaud, Director of Human Resources, High-Crest Enterprises and High-Crest Solutions
Zoe Hawkins, DEIA Manager for the Health + Community Care Workforce Sector Council
Kyle Richardson, Regional Director of Operations, Eastern & Northern Zones/Director of First Nation Services, oversees operations for Shannex’s licensed Enhanced Care
2:30pm — PRESENTATION — Empower Resident Lives with Gail Giffin, Northwood Smart Tec
3:15pm — PRESENTATION — Resident Directed Recreation Programming with Marcus Taylor, Tideview Terrace
4:00pm — CLOSING REMARKS — Menna MacIsaac, Executive Director NHNSA
https://nhnsa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NHNSA-Conference-2025.pdf
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Payment Options
Early Bird Rate for Members: $250.00 + $37.50 (HST) = $287.50
Early Bird Rate for Non-Members: $300.00 + $45.00 (HST) = $345.00
Trade Show Fee for Members: $1000.00 + $150.00 (HST) = $1150.00
Trade Show Fee for Non-Members: $1300.00 + $195.00 (HST) = $1495.00
NOTE: All trade show frees include two conference passes
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The beautiful Sutton Hotel is our partner accommodations, and the Sutton has generously given us a reduced rate of $209 per night plus tax for the first 50 room bookings. The reduced rate is available while supply lasts under the designated block of rooms. Once this block of rooms is reserved, the room rate will increase. https://www.suttonplace.com/halifax
Group Booking Link: https://reservations.suttonplace.com/113161?&groupID=4596115
Web Group Code: 2504NHNSA
Guests can either click and book right into the group block using the link provided above or by going to www.suttonplace.com/halifax, searching the group dates first and book now, and then adding in the Web Group Code: 2504NHNSA.
Guests may call 1-902-932-7548 or 1-888-378-8866 and provide the reservation agent with the group code “2504NHNSA” and they can assist reserving into the block this way as well.
As the Halifax Convention Centre and Sutton Hotel may be new to some of our members below are links to both facilities. We are pleased to offer these quality experiences in conjunction with our meeting, trade show and conference.
Halifax Convention Centre Website: https://www.halifaxconventioncentre.com/
Thank you for your dedicated support of NHNSA and the Long-Term Care sector. We are LTC Proud!
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OVERALL Annual Corporate TITLE Sponsor — Complete Purchasing Services Inc., established in 1975, is a procurement solutions provider offering a comprehensive purchasing program.Their services encompass various sectors, including Food Services & Clinical Nutrition, Housekeeping Services, Laundry & Linen Management, Building Maintenance, Nursing and Medical, General Administration, Vending, and Office Coffee. As part of the Avendra Group portfolio, they leverage a vast network of professional procurement experts and innovative resources to deliver customized solutions to customers and suppliers. www.ecps.ca
SILVER Conference Sponsor — StaffScheduleCare is a Canadian-based company specializing in workforce management solutions tailored for the long-term care and senior living sectors. With over 30 years of experience, they offer a comprehensive suite of tools, including scheduling, time and attendance tracking, human capital management, and employee self-service portals, designed to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Their platform addresses challenges such as complex scheduling, staff communication, and compliance with labor laws, ultimately supporting high-quality patient care. www.staffschedulecare.com
MEMBER RECEPTION Sponsor — Colliers Project Leaders, founded in 1989, is a professional services firm specializing in project management and real property solutions. With over 800 employees across more than 30 offices in Canada, they have completed over 18,000 projects, delivering services such as infrastructure advisory, construction solutions, and furniture and equipment planning. The firm is committed to advocating for clients’ interests, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to clients’ satisfaction. www.colliersprojectleaders.com
LUNCHEON Sponsors — New Ground Financial is a financial services firm based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, licensed to operate in the Maritime provinces, Ontario, and Alberta.They specialize in creating tailored employee benefit plans for business owners, as well as offering services in group benefits, pension plans, wealth planning, and estate protection. The company emphasizes a client-centered approach, prioritizing relationships and customized solutions to meet the unique needs of their clients. www.newgroundfinancial.com
Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT) is a non-profit trust established in January 2002 by a coalition of not-for-profit community service organizations. Its mission is to provide fully insured, locally accessible employee benefits tailored to the unique needs of social service agencies across Canada. Administered by GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions and supported by a national network of Advisor Partners, CSBT has expanded to serve over 2,000 agencies, representing more than 45,000 employees and their dependents. www.csbt.ca
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsor — Ainsworth provides high-quality technical trades services, including HVAC, design-build, electrical, energy management, innovative solutions, and building automation for institutional, commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial clients across North America. As an integrated multi-trade company, we offer end-to-end services and solutions for all the asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. www.ainsworth.com
PANEL SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE Sponsors —Nycum & Associates, officially known as William Nycum & Associates Limited, is an architecture and planning firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Founded in 1981, the firm specializes in healthcare design, strategic planning, and project management, emphasizing complex and high-technology building sectors. With a team of 11-50 employees, Nycum & Associates is dedicated to creating dynamic and healthy spaces through meaningful work and thoughtful collaboration. www.nycum.com
Founded in 2011, we are a not-for-profit Association supporting not-for-profit, for-profit, municipal, and multi-facility nursing homes across the province of Nova Scotia.
Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association
PO Box 48044, Bedford, NS B4A 3Z2
902-497-4270
info@nhnsa.ca
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