Pines Resident Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Resident Families and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
CEDAR - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
MAPLE - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
OAK – No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
BIRCH - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
SPRUCE - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Resident Families and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
CEDAR - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
MAPLE - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
OAK – No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
BIRCH - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
SPRUCE - No Visitor restrictions currently. General Visitors are allowed.
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Spruce COVID Outbreak Update February 5, 2024
Share Spruce COVID Outbreak Update February 5, 2024 on Facebook Share Spruce COVID Outbreak Update February 5, 2024 on Twitter Share Spruce COVID Outbreak Update February 5, 2024 on Linkedin Email Spruce COVID Outbreak Update February 5, 2024 linkSpruce Home Area remains in an outbreak related to COVID at this time. Currently, there are seven (7) residents isolated. Family members of those affected have been notified.
The following infection control measures are to be implemented or continued at this time:
- N95 Masks and eye protection are to be worn in the Spruce home area at all times.
- BID respiratory symptom screening on Spruce
- Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset.
- Cohorting of staff, when possible.
- Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning
- Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit.
- Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time
- No General Visiting to Spruce home area
- *If residents insist on going off the unit, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.
If you have any questions please contact John Iskander, IPAC Lead at ext. 4752
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COVID Outbreak Declared: Spruce Home Area, February 1, 2024
Share COVID Outbreak Declared: Spruce Home Area, February 1, 2024 on Facebook Share COVID Outbreak Declared: Spruce Home Area, February 1, 2024 on Twitter Share COVID Outbreak Declared: Spruce Home Area, February 1, 2024 on Linkedin Email COVID Outbreak Declared: Spruce Home Area, February 1, 2024 linkPlease note,
The Pines is experiencing a Covid Outbreak on the following units:
- Spruce
Essential caregivers are permitted to visit, however currently we are working hard to reduce the flow into the building to keep our residents safe.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to our IPAC lead, John at extension 4752
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Outbreak Declared Over!
Share Outbreak Declared Over! on Facebook Share Outbreak Declared Over! on Twitter Share Outbreak Declared Over! on Linkedin Email Outbreak Declared Over! linkWe are happy to announce that Public Health has declared our Covid 19 Outbreak Over!
We want to thank all of you for your patience and your support over the last month!
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Nurse Practitioner Lead Outreach Team
Share Nurse Practitioner Lead Outreach Team on Facebook Share Nurse Practitioner Lead Outreach Team on Twitter Share Nurse Practitioner Lead Outreach Team on Linkedin Email Nurse Practitioner Lead Outreach Team linkWe are happy to announce that the Soldiers’ Memorial Nurse Lead Outreach Team will joining our team! The NLOT team consists of four team members – Nurse Practitioners: Jennifer Juzytsch, Sonya Mah as well as Registered Nurse, Caitlyn Sawyer. Please see the attached flyer for contact information.
Jennifer Juzytsch, will be our main Nurse Practitioner in the home and will start on January 30th attending the home twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursday).
The focus of the team will be to help decrease ED room visits, support repatriation, build capacity organizationally, support education needs. In the home, they will focus on face-to-face assessments, telephone consultations, facilitate interorganizational handover, provide nursing education, staff & physician support Monday to Friday 8-4pm.
Please welcome the NLOT team when they arrive next week!
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Growing Connections Through Letters
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Family Council Meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on Facebook Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on Twitter Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on Linkedin Email Family Council Meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024 linkOn behalf of Family Council for The Pines Long-Term Care, all residents' families and persons of importance to residents are invited to the Family Council.
Meeting: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Topic: The Dining Room Experience at The Pines Long-Term Care
Guest Speakers: Assistant Director of Care, Jennifer Carriere, Dietary Manager, Scot Gray, Dietitian, Celine SmallThe Mission of Family Council includes:
“To provide a forum where residents' families and residents' persons of importance (Family Council Members) come together to share experiences and explore ways to improve the quality of life and care of residents of the Pines Long Term Care Home”
Zoom Only Invitation to Family Council Meeting – Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 p.m. below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89455264812?pwd=OXdVYnNodUJWSDZnWXlWM3huS1RMZz09
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Update - 1/16/2024
Share Update - 1/16/2024 on Facebook Share Update - 1/16/2024 on Twitter Share Update - 1/16/2024 on Linkedin Email Update - 1/16/2024 linkPlease note,
The Pines Continues to be experiencing a Covid Outbreak on the following units:
Oak, Maple & Birch units.
Essential caregivers are permitted to visit, however currently we are working hard to reduce the flow into the
building to keep our residents safe.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to our IPAC lead, John at extension 4752
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Butterfly Program Logo Contest
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Planned power Outage Thursday Jan. 11th, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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COVID Outbreak Declared Cedar Home Area January 5, 2024
Share COVID Outbreak Declared Cedar Home Area January 5, 2024 on Facebook Share COVID Outbreak Declared Cedar Home Area January 5, 2024 on Twitter Share COVID Outbreak Declared Cedar Home Area January 5, 2024 on Linkedin Email COVID Outbreak Declared Cedar Home Area January 5, 2024 linkIn collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar home area has declared a COVID outbreak. There are currently three resident cases. Family members of those affected residents have been notified.
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Key Staff Contacts
Upcoming Family Events
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May 15 2024
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May 17 2024
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May 31 2024
Family Council
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2024
- Family Council Agenda 2024 02 21 lr.pdf (251 KB) (pdf)
- Family Council Agenda 2024 01 17 lr.pdf (235 KB) (pdf)
- 2024 01 17 Family Council Minutes.lr.pdf (266 KB) (pdf)
- TP 2024 01 17 New Voicemail.pdf (36.1 KB) (pdf)
- FC_The RD has many roles around the dining experience_RD Celine Small_.Jan 17 2024pdf.pdf (62.5 KB) (pdf)
- FC Dietary Manager_Scot Gray Report_Dining Experience January 17 2024.pdf (67.9 KB) (pdf)
- FC Admin Report_Health Services Update_N Barrette_ 1 16 2024-1.pdf (581 KB) (pdf)
- FC Activity Report - January 17 2024.pdf (50.1 KB) (pdf)
- 2024 01 17_Dining Experience at TP-Discussion Guideline.pdf (59.2 KB) (pdf)
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2023
- 2023 12 20 FC Agenda.pdf (238 KB) (pdf)
- Council Approves 2024 District of Muskoka Budget.pdf (481 KB) (pdf)
- FC Flyer Approved Dec 20 2023 Terms of Reference.pdf (64.2 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 12 20 Family Council Minutes.pdf (249 KB) (pdf)
- Health Services Overview for Family Council - December 20, 2023.pdf (739 KB) (pdf)
- Council approves 2024 District of Muskoka budget.pdf (481 KB) (pdf)
- FC Flyer Approved Dec 20 2023 Terms of Reference - Copy.pdf (64.2 KB) (pdf)
- Health Services Overview for Family Council - December 20, 2023.pdf (739 KB) (pdf)
- FC Flyer Draft 3 Dec 2023.pdf (75.1 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 11 15 FC Agenda (248 KB) (pdf)
- Family Council Job Descriptions Approved October 18 2023.pdf (220 KB) (pdf)
- October 2023 Family Update.pdf (960 KB) (pdf)
- Updated- Code White and Abuse Reporting 2023.pdf (1.46 MB) (pdf)
- HR-001 RespectfulWorkplace_FINAL.pdf (393 KB) (pdf)
- Sched B -Code of Conduct - final (Feb.20.20).pdf (100 KB) (pdf)
- Assistant-Director-of-Care---2021-12.pdf (148 KB) (pdf)
- Director-of-Care---2021-12.pdf (64.8 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 10 18 Family Council Minutes.lr.FINAL.pdf (278 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 10 18 Family Council Agenda.pdf (249 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 09 20 FC Agenda.pdf (219 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 09 20 Family Council Minutes.pdf (234 KB) (pdf)
- Administrator September 2023 Family Update.pdf (623 KB) (pdf)
- Audiology TP 2023.jpg (2.86 MB) (jpg)
- Social Work at The Pines.pdf (7.25 MB) (pdf)
- Family Council Terms of Reference Accepted 2023 09 20.pdf (188 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 06 21 FC Minutes.pdf (243 KB) (pdf)
- June 2023 Family Update.pdf (1.19 MB) (pdf)
- CQI Report June.pdf (103 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 06 21 FC Agenda.pdf (636 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 05 17 FC Minutes.pdf (309 KB) (pdf)
- 6.-Continuous-Quality-Improvement-Fact-Sheet-EN.pdf (827 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 05 17 Licensee's Verbal Plan Reported to Family Council for Achieving Compliance.pdf (54.9 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 01 MLTC Inspection Report.pdf (244 KB) (pdf)
- Powers of FC FLTC Act.pdf (46.2 KB) (pdf)
- May 2023 Family Update.pdf (991 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 05 17 FC Agenda.pdf (168 KB) (pdf)
- April 2023 Family Update.pdf (1.85 MB) (pdf)
- 2023 04 19 FC Minutes.pdf (242 KB) (pdf)
- Family Council Agenda April 2023.pdf (631 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 03 15 FC Minutes Final.lr .pdf (238 KB) (pdf)
- March 2023 Family Update.JR.pdf (431 KB) (pdf)
- FC Mar 2023 PT Reza Falls Report.pdf (66.9 KB) (pdf)
- Family Council Agenda March 2023.pdf (624 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 02 15 FC Minutes.pdf (249 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 02 15 Family Updates, TPLTC Admin. Jennifer Ridgley.pdf (917 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 02 15 Palliative Approach to Care, Inge de Bruijn.pdf (2.32 MB) (pdf)
- Family Council Agenda February 15 2023.pdf (161 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 01 18 FC Minutes.pdf (243 KB) (pdf)
- 2023 01 18 The Pines Care Planning Presentation.pdf (479 KB) (pdf)
- Adminsitrator's January 2023 Family Update.pdf (1.35 MB) (pdf)
- HS-1-2023-6-Results of an Abuse Investigation for The Pines Long-Term Care Home.pdf (140 KB) (pdf)
- The Ontario Caregiver Organization.pdf (8.66 KB) (pdf)
Menus and Activities Monthly Calendar
Evergreen Tribune
Essential Caregiver Request Form
Helpful Documents
- Admission Handbook (17.1 MB) (pdf)
- Long-Term Care Action Line (18.3 KB) (pdf)
- Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-Term Care (137 KB) (pdf)
- Resources for Patients Family Members and Caregivers.png (411 KB) (png)
- 2023-10-06-01-EN-Resident_Vaccination.pdf (168 KB) (pdf)
- 2023-10-06-01-EN-Staff_Visitor_Vaccination_2023.pdf (250 KB) (pdf)
FAQs
- Are there current provincial or local requirements that apply to visitors at The Pines?
- With the vaccination of residents, staff and Essential Caregivers well underway, when will measures be lifted?
- Will additional vaccination clinics be offered at the Pines?
- Can Visitors bring in a pet?
- What is the process for entering and exiting the Home?
Emergency Preparedness Plans
- Emergency Response Plan Overview September 2023.pdf (526 KB) (pdf)
- Fire plan 2023 - updated October 2023.pdf (1.32 MB) (pdf)
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Departmental Contingency Plans
- Updated November 2023- Administrative Contingency Plan.pdf (203 KB) (pdf)
- Updated November 2023- Dietary Contingency Plan.pdf (216 KB) (pdf)
- Updated November 2023- Environmental Contingency Plan.pdf (219 KB) (pdf)
- Updated November 2023- Nursing Contingency Plan.pdf (240 KB) (pdf)
- Updated November 2023- Activities Contingency Plan.pdf (196 KB) (pdf)
Infection Control Resources
Who's Listening
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