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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Outbreak Update November 4, 2022
Share Outbreak Update November 4, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update November 4, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update November 4, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update November 4, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.At this time, Spruce and Cedar remains in outbreak with COVID and other pathogens (not influenza, as this was ruled out this week). The following is direction from Public Health at this time:
There are currently four (4) residents in Cedar, one (1) being COVID and nine (9) residents in Spruce, two (2) being COVID. Resident have respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, cough and mild fever.
No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident to the Spruce and Cedar home areas.
The following enhanced measures have been implemented.
- Symptomatic residents are in isolation on droplet/contact precautions
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces twice per day
- Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
- The required PPE when on the unit is surgical mask and eye protection.
- The required PPE for isolated residents is droplet contact precautions including surgical mask, eye protection, gowns and gloves.
- N95s may be required in some of the rooms. Please watch for signage on isolated resident's doors.
Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.
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Outbreak Update November 3, 2022
Share Outbreak Update November 3, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update November 3, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update November 3, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update November 3, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The home has added one (1) new resident case in Cedar with a total of three (3) residents isolated in Cedar with unknown respiratory virus and continue with nine (9) residents isolated in Spruce, two (2) of which have covid-19.
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Important Outbreak Update- November 2, 2022
Share Important Outbreak Update- November 2, 2022 on Facebook Share Important Outbreak Update- November 2, 2022 on Twitter Share Important Outbreak Update- November 2, 2022 on Linkedin Email Important Outbreak Update- November 2, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We receive a call this morning from our Public Health Liaison to inform us that the final result for the resident that had tested positive for Influenza B was negative. This means that there was a rapid test performed by the Public Health lab which was initially positive and with that the Ministry of Health reacted to place the home into influenza B outbreak. After further testing of the sample, it has proven to be a false positive. At this time, Tamiflu will be discontinued for the residents and we currently have an unknown pathogen was the Respiratory Outbreak in Cedar.
Currently, we have two (2) residents isolated in Cedar with unknown respiratory virus and nine (9) residents isolated in Spruce, two (2) of which have covid-19.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know
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Staffing Announcement - ADOC- The Pines
Share Staffing Announcement - ADOC- The Pines on Facebook Share Staffing Announcement - ADOC- The Pines on Twitter Share Staffing Announcement - ADOC- The Pines on Linkedin Email Staffing Announcement - ADOC- The Pines linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.It is with great pleasure that we welcome Kimberly Sander to the Nursing Leadership Team as an Assistant Director of Care.
Kim is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the nursing field including leadership roles. Most recently she has been the Client Service Leader for One Kids Place and prior to that was the Program Manager for Perioperative and Perianesthesia Services at the Orillia Hospital. Kim brings to the ADOC role professionalism, passion for leading the nursing team and a deep understanding of clinical care. Kim holds her BScN from the University of Ontario and is currently completing her Masters of Science in Nursing. We believe that she will assist in strengthening the nursing leadership team and growing our Pines LTC home team. Kim officially starts on Monday November 21, 2022 and will report to Tara MacLellan, DOC as well as working alongside Jennifer Carriere, ADOC. She can be reached at ext. 4861.
Please join us in congratulating Kim on her role and welcoming her to the Pines!
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Outbreak Update November 1, 2022
Share Outbreak Update November 1, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update November 1, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update November 1, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update November 1, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We continue to be on outbreak on Cedar with 1 confirmed case of influenza and are awaiting lab results. We currently have 3 residents in Isolation.
We continue to be in an mixed Outbreak on Spruce with 2 resident confirmed cases of Covid-19, and other cases of Entero/Rhino Virus. Total of 8 residents in isolation on Spruce home area.
- Please continue wearing Eye protection and appropriate masks (N95 for Spruce)
- Please continue using appropriate PPE according to the signage on the residents door
- Please continue hand hygiene
Please reach out if you have any questions! 😊
Melissa Muir-Clark (she/her)
IPAC Lead
Phone: (705) 645-4488 x4752
Fax: (705) 645-6857
www.thepinesltc.ca
Our Mission: Optimizing life with excellent care, compassion and comforts of home. Our Vision: Continuously improve care, safety and quality of life in partnership with residents, their families and our community.
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Outbreak Update October 31, 2022
Share Outbreak Update October 31, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update October 31, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update October 31, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update October 31, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Cedar remains with three (3) residents in isolation and is still considered influenza outbreak.
Spruce is now in COVID-19 & Respiratory Outbreak. Currently, we have two (2) COVID Positive residents on this unit, and six (6) other residents with respiratory symptoms.
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Essential Caregiver and General Visitor Policy Updates
Share Essential Caregiver and General Visitor Policy Updates on Facebook Share Essential Caregiver and General Visitor Policy Updates on Twitter Share Essential Caregiver and General Visitor Policy Updates on Linkedin Email Essential Caregiver and General Visitor Policy Updates linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The leadership team has updated the policy based on the most recent MLTC changes. Please clink on the link below
If you would like to sign up as an essential caregiver. Essential Caregivers, may visit in the resident's bedroom to provide direct care to the resident (e.g., supporting feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, cognitive stimulation, communication, meaningful connection, relational continuity and assistance in decision- making).
Essential Caregiver Request Form
Please complete the attached form and return to jennifer.ridgley@muskoka.on.ca
The leadership team has updated the General Visitor Policy related to the most recent MLTC update. Please click on the link below to review.
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Outbreak Update October 28, 2022
Share Outbreak Update October 28, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update October 28, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update October 28, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update October 28, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In collaboration with Public Health, the home as been placed in Respiratory Outbreak for the Spruce home area on October 27, 2022 and an Influenza Outbreak for the Cedar home area on October 26, 2022. The following is direction from Public Health at this time:
There are currently four (4) residents in Cedar and eight (8) residents in Spruce with respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, cough and mild fever.
The pathogen/virus has been identified for the ill residents on Cedar and Spruce, it is not COVID and therefore this means a 5 day isolation period for residents who are symptomatic, with symptom improvement.
No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident to the Spruce and Cedar home areas.
The following enhanced measures have been implemented.
- Symptomatic residents are in isolation on droplet/contact precautions
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces twice per day
- Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
- The required PPE when on the unit is surgical mask and eye protection.
- The required PPE for isolated residents is droplet contact precautions including surgical mask, eye protection, gowns and gloves
Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.
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Respiratory Outbreak Spruce Home Area October 27, 2022
Share Respiratory Outbreak Spruce Home Area October 27, 2022 on Facebook Share Respiratory Outbreak Spruce Home Area October 27, 2022 on Twitter Share Respiratory Outbreak Spruce Home Area October 27, 2022 on Linkedin Email Respiratory Outbreak Spruce Home Area October 27, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In collaboration with Public Health, Spruce Home Area has declared a Respiratory Outbreak as of this morning.
We currently have three (3) symptomatic residents with an unknown pathogen.
Cedar Home Area remains in Influenza Outbreak at this time.
Essential Caregivers are the only visits able to enter both of these home areas and only two (2) at a time. Family members of those affected residents have been notified. We will continue to keep you updated as we work through this most recent outbreak.
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Evacuation Exercise Complete!
Share Evacuation Exercise Complete! on Facebook Share Evacuation Exercise Complete! on Twitter Share Evacuation Exercise Complete! on Linkedin Email Evacuation Exercise Complete! linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Thank you to everyone that volunteered to help and to all the staff and residents for their patience as we worked through the exercise. What a great learning opportunity for our team!
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Upcoming Family Events
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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)
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- FC Activity Report - January 17 2024.pdf (50.1 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)
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- 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)
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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)
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