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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Influenza Outbreak Cedar Home Area October 26, 2022
Share Influenza Outbreak Cedar Home Area October 26, 2022 on Facebook Share Influenza Outbreak Cedar Home Area October 26, 2022 on Twitter Share Influenza Outbreak Cedar Home Area October 26, 2022 on Linkedin Email Influenza Outbreak Cedar Home Area October 26, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The outbreak in Oak has been declared over at this time.
Unfortunately, we now have an influenza case in Cedar with two other resident with symptoms as well. In collaboration with Public Health, Cedar has now been placed on outbreak as of October 26, 2022. Currently there are three (3) residents with symptoms and once (1) of which is confirmed on the home area and family members of those affected have been updated. We will continue to provide updates as we work through this most recent outbreak.
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Family Council & Family Meeting Recording
Share Family Council & Family Meeting Recording on Facebook Share Family Council & Family Meeting Recording on Twitter Share Family Council & Family Meeting Recording on Linkedin Email Family Council & Family Meeting Recording linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Thank you to those that were able to attend the meeting. If you would like to review the recording, please click on the link below.
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October 20 - Outbreak Update
Share October 20 - Outbreak Update on Facebook Share October 20 - Outbreak Update on Twitter Share October 20 - Outbreak Update on Linkedin Email October 20 - Outbreak Update linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The pathogen/virus has been identified for the ill residents on Oak, it is not COVID and therefore this means a 5 day isolation period for residents who are symptomatic, with symptom improvement. 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.
Updated October 24, 2022.
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UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18
Share UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18 on Facebook Share UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18 on Twitter Share UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18 on Linkedin Email UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In collaboration with Public Health, the home as been placed in Respiratory Outbreak for the Oak Unit. The following is direction from Public Health at this time:
This is a response to a total of ten (10) residents, five (5) residents being added in the last 24 hours being identified with respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, slight cough and fever. COVID-19 tests are negative and we are waiting on test results sent to Public Health.
No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident to the Oak home area.
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 on Oak
- Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
- N95 masks and eye protection in the home area at this time
Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.
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October 17, 2022 — LTC Pandemic Response Updates – Webinars for LTC Family Caregivers and Residents
Share October 17, 2022 — LTC Pandemic Response Updates – Webinars for LTC Family Caregivers and Residents on Facebook Share October 17, 2022 — LTC Pandemic Response Updates – Webinars for LTC Family Caregivers and Residents on Twitter Share October 17, 2022 — LTC Pandemic Response Updates – Webinars for LTC Family Caregivers and Residents on Linkedin Email October 17, 2022 — LTC Pandemic Response Updates – Webinars for LTC Family Caregivers and Residents linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has partnered with the Family Councils of Ontario (FCO) and the Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC) to deliver webinars for residents, family members and caregivers. The sessions will provide an overview of recent updates and give residents, family and caregivers an opportunity to have their questions answered by ministry staff. LTC homes are encouraged to share this information with their resident and family councils and to support participation where possible.
Details of the webinars are below. Please click the links to register.
Webinar for LTC family caregivers and Family Council leaders
- Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
- Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EST)
- Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KkzT1Z28SheRvLLIEkkJng
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Ministry Changes Effective October 14, 2022
Share Ministry Changes Effective October 14, 2022 on Facebook Share Ministry Changes Effective October 14, 2022 on Twitter Share Ministry Changes Effective October 14, 2022 on Linkedin Email Ministry Changes Effective October 14, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Here is a summary of the changes that will come into effect on Friday October 14, 2022.
Continuing
- Screening & Rapid Testing: We will continue active screener and rapid testing for everyone entering the home, every time.
- Resident Screening: Daily screening including temperature check of residents for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 continues. When in outbreak screening increases to twice a day.
- Isolation Period: remains 10 days at this time.
- Physical Distancing: Residents, staff and visitors are encouraged to continue to practice physical distancing and urged to avoid situations like crowded places in which COVID-19 may spread more easily.
Changing
- Visitor Masking: Essential Caregivers and General Visitors will be allowed to remove their mask in the residents room when they are alone with the resident. If staff enter the room, the visitor must put their mask back on. Masks are to be worn in all other areas of the building.
- Eating in Resident Rooms: Essential Caregivers and General Visitors will be allowed to remove their mask in the residents room to eat or drink with the resident. They cannot join the resident to eat a meal in the dining room or outside of the dining room. This will only be permitted in the resident’s room when they are alone. Again, their mask would need to be reapplied if staff enter the resident’s room.
- Absences: Residents are able to leave the home for all types of absences, including social day and overnight absences, and not have to be tested or isolated upon their return to the home. Unless they have symptoms of COVID-19 in which they would be tested and isolated if positive.
- Close Contact: If residents come into contact with someone with covid-19: regardless of vaccination status, residents will be monitored, but no longer need to be isolated unless they develop symptoms.
- Admission/Transfers: Testing of asymptomatic residents being admitted or transferred from the community or a facility that is not in outbreak is no longer required.
- Outbreak Definition: The definition of a confirmed outbreak have been updated to two or more residents with COVID-19 with a common link with a 10-day period (no longer includes staff or visitors in the definition).
- Visitor Limit: The provincially set limit of 4 visitors per resident at a time for indoor visits has been lifted. The limit will need to be judged on the space that is available when a resident has visitors to ensure physical distancing is in place.
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Declared Over October 12, 2022 - Entire Home Heightened Surveillance
Share Declared Over October 12, 2022 - Entire Home Heightened Surveillance on Facebook Share Declared Over October 12, 2022 - Entire Home Heightened Surveillance on Twitter Share Declared Over October 12, 2022 - Entire Home Heightened Surveillance on Linkedin Email Declared Over October 12, 2022 - Entire Home Heightened Surveillance linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Entire Home Heightened Surveillance lifted October 12, 2022, in collaboration with Public Health. Thank you for your patience.
Please reach out to Melissa at ext. 9752 if you have any further questions.
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Long-Term Care Pandemic Response Guidance Updates
Share Long-Term Care Pandemic Response Guidance Updates on Facebook Share Long-Term Care Pandemic Response Guidance Updates on Twitter Share Long-Term Care Pandemic Response Guidance Updates on Linkedin Email Long-Term Care Pandemic Response Guidance Updates linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.As we enter the fall respiratory illness season, we know COVID-19 will continue to evolve and circulate in the community as will other respiratory viruses, including influenza. We also know how to protect ourselves and prevent severe illness. There are changes being made to the long-term care pandemic response measures, which aim to balance the need to optimize health and safety for residents and staff, while ensuring isolation and other public health guidance are suitable for this point in the pandemic. Our team will be working through the changes early next week and communicating prior to the effective date of October 14, 2022.
Please stay tuned for this information- Thank you
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Second AED Installed in The Home
Share Second AED Installed in The Home on Facebook Share Second AED Installed in The Home on Twitter Share Second AED Installed in The Home on Linkedin Email Second AED Installed in The Home linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We now have a second AED in the home! It can be found on the second floor across from the resident laundry room (Near the Physiotherapy Room). We are happy to partner with the paramedics to ensure that you have these life saving devices in the home.
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Influenza Vaccines and Bi-Valent COVID Vaccines Starting Next Week!
Share Influenza Vaccines and Bi-Valent COVID Vaccines Starting Next Week! on Facebook Share Influenza Vaccines and Bi-Valent COVID Vaccines Starting Next Week! on Twitter Share Influenza Vaccines and Bi-Valent COVID Vaccines Starting Next Week! on Linkedin Email Influenza Vaccines and Bi-Valent COVID Vaccines Starting Next Week! linkStarting Wednesday October 12, 2022, residents will be receiving their vaccines and we will be able to complete some staff in between resident vaccines. Paramedics will be here 9-6 pm to assist our team.
Thursday October 13, 2022, Staff will be able to get one or both vaccines between 9am and 6pm in the Fran Coleman Room.
Thursday October 13, 2022, Families and Essential Caregivers will be able to get one or both vaccines between 9-1 pm & 3-6 pm in the Fran Coleman Room.
Any questions, please contact Melissa Muir-Clark at ext. 4752
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Key Staff Contacts
Upcoming Family Events
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May 15 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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