Tammy J.
How the Network Can Help You
PSNO’s dedicated team is constantly tracking the latest trends and developments affecting personal support services. PSNO members are able to tap into this vital information at their convenience, giving them a competitive advantage over nonmembers. Whether it's a legal, regulatory or questions related to practice, PSNO has the expertise to answer members' specific concerns.
Information at Your Fingertips
PSNO is constantly benchmarking the field to better track the latest trends and developments affecting home care, community support services and long term care. PSNO members are able to tap into this vital information at their convenience, giving them a competitive advantage over nonmembers.
The latest Information and In-depth Analysis
One thing PSNO does, and does fast, is getting members the latest, most accurate news as soon as it happens-sometimes before the information is public. PSNO staff is involved in shaping policy with government agencies overseeing home care and Long Term Care, gathering news and background information on everything that affects the sector. PSNO keeps its members ahead of the curve on all issues through several sources.
PSNOs quarterly newsletter presents in-depth reviews of the latest personal support trends, technology, and issues all in an easy to read format.
Networking
PSNOs Member ListServ (PSNO Members Only), an online forum for PSWs monitored by experts, gives you instant access to over 1,000 colleagues from across the province. Giving PSNO members a quick and easy method to communicate with each other, just ask a question and receive advice from others in the field.
PSNO Resources, including manuals, reports, fact sheets, public relations materials, and others are designed to assist you in your daily activities. All information and resources are created by experts with the mission of providing you with the information you need in an easy-to-use format.
Workshops
Throughout the year, PSNO schedules workshops to address emerging issues affecting personal support services. All PSNO workshops are designed to provide you with the latest news and information to assist you in operating more efficiently and effectively. Members are informed of scheduled workshops through the PSNO newsletter, special mailings or faxes, and posting on the PSNO Member listserv.
Teleconferences
Additionally, PSNO conducts numerous teleconferences throughout the year as part of its commitment to the PSW Community of Practice. In the convenience of your office or home, PSNO links you to the experts and specialists on personal support to provide insights on the latest trends and developments. To participate, all you need is a telephone. With a speakerphone, you can invite as many of your staff into a conference room to benefit from the presentation. As with the workshops, members are informed of scheduled workshops through PSNO Newsletters, special mailings or faxes, and posting on the PSNO listserv.