In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak home area has declared a respiratory outbreak. We currently have (9) nine residents with symptoms of runny nose, cough, congestion, and/or sore throat. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are required in the Oak Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Birch Home Area Respiratory Outbreak has been declared over.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Please ensure that you screen yourself before your visit, and if you feel unwell, please postpone your visit. Please also ensure you are diligent with hand hygiene when in the home.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the outbreaks.

The Birch home area remains in a respiratory outbreak, with symptoms such as cough, nasal discharge, congestion, etc.

Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are to be worn in the Birch Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Please ensure that you screen yourself before your visit, and if you feel unwell, please postpone your visit. Please also ensure you are diligent with hand hygiene when in the home.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the outbreaks.

Are you looking for more information about the Pines or the different departments? If you are, the Family Council Meeting is the right place for you! This month we will be hearing from members of the responsive behaviours committee. Attend to find out what are responsive behaviours and what our team is doing to support residents, family members, and staff related to responsive behaviours.

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Where: Virtual using the link below

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942296115?pwd=Rks4eDY3UVFSM1ZTeXFYOXAvTDhhZz09

Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115

Passcode: 656014

If you have questions and want to learn more about Family Council. Please reach out to Christina Rochette, Activities Manager, and Family Council Liasion to connect you with a member of the Family Council.

The Birch home area remains in a respiratory outbreak, with symptoms such as cough, nasal discharge, congestion, etc.

Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are to be worn in the Birch Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Please ensure that you screen yourself before your visit, and if you feel unwell, please postpone your visit. Please also ensure you are diligent with hand hygiene when in the home.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the outbreaks.

Please be advised that Jennifer Ridgley, Administrator, will be taking a maternity leave starting end of the day, February 21, 2025, for approximately six (6) weeks. Family members can reach out to Dallas Miller, Director of Care at dallas.miller@muskoka.on.ca, with any nursing or care-related concerns or Norm Barrette, Commissioner of Health Services at norm.barrette@muskoka.on.ca.

The Residents' Council came up with a wonderful idea because they are missing the barbeques in the summer months. Through the winter each month, the residents decide on a country that they would like to try food from and participate in some fun activities surrounding the culture of the country. Last month we explored France and French cuisine.

This month, the residents will be visiting Italy on February 26th, 2025.

Watch for information posted in the home, wear red, white, and green that day, and maybe join your loved one for an Italian meal.

If you are interested in having a meal with your loved one. Tickets can be purchased at the front office the day before. Meals are five (5) dollars for breakfast and lunch and ten (10) dollars for dinner. You can also call the home if you would like to reserve your meal with your loved one.

The Birch home area remains in remains in a respiratory outbreak, with symptoms such as cough, nasal discharge, congestion, etc.

Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are to be worn in the Birch Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Please ensure that you screen yourself before your visit, and if you feel unwell, please postpone your visit. Please also ensure you are diligent with hand hygiene when in the home.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the outbreaks.

Click on the link below to find out more information regarding Pneumonia, including the symptoms, treatment, and vaccination that is available.

CareRx Resident Health and Wellbeing Newsletter - February 2025

In collaboration with Public Health, the Maple Home Area Respiratory Outbreak has been declared over.

The Birch home area remains in remains in a respiratory outbreak, with symptoms such as cough, nasal discharge, congestion, etc.

Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are to be worn in the Birch Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Please ensure that you screen yourself before your visit, and if you feel unwell, please postpone your visit. Please also ensure you are diligent with hand hygiene when in the home.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the outbreaks.