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| Through strong leadership and a commitment to excellence, Home Support Nova Scotia Association promotes, supports, and strengthens the home support industry in Nova Scotia. |
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| Home Support Nova Scotia Association is the leader in advocating for home support as an integral component of the health care continuum and is responsive to its stakeholders. |
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To enhance the HSNSA’s visibility and value in the eyes of agencies and other stakeholders |
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To elevate the profile of home support, and of staff as health team members |
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To facilitate lifelong learning amongst Member agencies and their staff |
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| Core Values and Beliefs |
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We believe in Knowledge and therefore we… |
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support the principles of life-long learning; |
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acknowledge staff self-improvement efforts, supporting personal/individual growth and development; |
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strive to continuously evolve the practice; |
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exchange information and other resources with others; |
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foster relevant research; and |
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seek current evidence in making decisions; |
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We believe in Courage and therefore we… |
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take risks to be a strong voice for leadership in the industry; |
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make difficult decisions when needed to strengthen the industry; |
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welcome and influence change; |
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stand by our convictions in the face of adversity; |
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mirror the dedication, strength and commitment of home support staff doing the work every day; and |
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continue to work for the right thing despite ongoing obstacles.
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We believe in Engagement and therefore we… |
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consult with our members in determining HSNSA direction and priorities; |
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acknowledge contributions and celebrate successes that have been shaped by members’ input; |
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welcome constructive criticism; |
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encourage broad-based participation at Regional Board meetings; |
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consult with partners and external stakeholders on matters of mutual interest; |
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share our knowledge and resources; and |
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welcome opportunities/invitations to be involved with others. |
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We believe in Respect and therefore we… |
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acknowledge differences and the opinions of others while making clear the Association’s stand on the issue; |
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hold home support clients, staff, and the work that they do in high regard; |
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guard/protect the reputation of home support and staff within the health system; |
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honour our Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. |
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We believe in Responsiveness and therefore we… |
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are open-minded and seek input from others; |
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act in a timely manner to seize opportunities and reduce risks; |
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flex in dealing with emerging industry issues in the context of our
strategic goals and priorities; |
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ensure that our priorities reflect the priorities of members; and |
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anticipate trends likely to affect clients, agencies and staff, as we set priorities. |
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