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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Pet Visiting Volunteers Needed
Share Pet Visiting Volunteers Needed on Facebook Share Pet Visiting Volunteers Needed on Twitter Share Pet Visiting Volunteers Needed on Linkedin Email Pet Visiting Volunteers Needed linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.A lot of our residents are wanting pet visiting! We have reached out to all of our resources, but no luck. Are you someone that has a pet that have current vaccination status and you would be willing to sign up as a volunteer? We are looking for you!
We require a current vaccination status of the animal which is kept on file in the admin office and we would need you to fill out the volunteer paperwork to become a registered volunteer. You can come and go on your own time if you want or we can set you up with an activity aide and your visit can become a program.
We are flexible and willing to do what it takes to have the residents receive some pet therapy!
Please also remember that we require proof of vaccination to be kept on file for any animals that are visiting the home for any reason.
Please contact the Administrative team if you would like more information on this volunteer opportunity.
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COVID-19 Bivalent Booster
Share COVID-19 Bivalent Booster on Facebook Share COVID-19 Bivalent Booster on Twitter Share COVID-19 Bivalent Booster on Linkedin Email COVID-19 Bivalent Booster linkAs most of you know, we are having our annual Flu Shot clinic here at The Pines. Most of you have consented and we are very grateful for that! We will confirm the clinics early next week and send out information.
This year is not like other years, we also have the new Bi-Valent Covid vaccine out and available to our residents. Here is a little bit of information about the Covid-19 Vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination:
What you need to know about the new “bivalent” boosterYou have likely heard in the media that Health Canada authorized a new “bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine on Sept. 1, 2022. There has been a lot of discussion about this new vaccine, so we asked Dr. Matt Morgan, our Chief Medical Officer, to answer some common questions.
What is a “bivalent” vaccine? Bivalent means that it combines vaccines for two strains of the virus. The Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (50 mcg) COVID-19 vaccine offers strong immunity against the original SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, as well as Omicron variants.
When will the bivalent vaccine be available to Canadians? Each province and each local health unit will have its own timeline. All health units should receive it by the end of September.
Will this replace existing vaccines? No. The bivalent vaccine is an additional tool in our COVID-19 toolkit, but it’s not right for everyone. The bivalent vaccine can be given between three and six months after prior vaccination or infection. At this time, based on information available, I would recommend that residents, staff and essential caregivers wait for three months (90 days) after a COVID infection and four months (120 days) from prior COVID vaccination.
Guidelines will differ by province and health unit, so it’s best to check your local public health unit’s website for more information. (Tip: If you’re not sure when you received your last COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a copy of your vaccine certificate online: https://www.ontario.ca/get-proof/
Will you be offering the bivalent vaccine to residents and team members? Yes! We will be offering the bivalent vaccine to our residents and staff starting in October.
Can my loved one get the Bi-valent vaccine and influenza Vaccine at the same time? Yes! We now know much about both vaccines so individuals at the Pines have this option. (This is not recommended for children 6-5years old).
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CANCELED: Direct Dental Clinic October 7, 2022
Share CANCELED: Direct Dental Clinic October 7, 2022 on Facebook Share CANCELED: Direct Dental Clinic October 7, 2022 on Twitter Share CANCELED: Direct Dental Clinic October 7, 2022 on Linkedin Email CANCELED: Direct Dental Clinic October 7, 2022 linkDue to unforeseen circumstances and staffing issues, the Direct Dental Clinic will be postponed until further notice.
Direct Dental will be contacting the families and residents who were already booked to communicate this information.
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Staffing Announcement- Dietary Manager
Share Staffing Announcement- Dietary Manager on Facebook Share Staffing Announcement- Dietary Manager on Twitter Share Staffing Announcement- Dietary Manager on Linkedin Email Staffing Announcement- Dietary Manager linkOn behalf of the Pines LTC, Health Services Division, I am very pleased to announce our new District team member, Scot Gray, Dietary Manager.
Scot brings to the District almost 30 years of culinary experience and over 10 years of leadership in the dietary field in long-term care. Scot holds a Cook Trade Certification with Gold Seal as well as Food Services and Nutrition Management Certification. Most recently Scot worked as a Regional Food Services Manager with Nutra Service/Jarlette Health Services overseeing the dietary services for 14 long-term care homes across Ontario.
Please join me in welcoming Scot who starts on Tuesday October 11, 2022, reporting to myself, Jennifer Ridgley. Scot can be found at the Pines, 98 Pine Street, and can be reached at ext. 4801.
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Retracted- Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance Birch Home Area
Share Retracted- Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance Birch Home Area on Facebook Share Retracted- Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance Birch Home Area on Twitter Share Retracted- Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance Birch Home Area on Linkedin Email Retracted- Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance Birch Home Area linkThe Heightened Surveillance yesterday has been Retracted by our Local Public Health.
Please continue to screen yourselves before coming in the building. And please reach out if you have any questions.
With the guidance of Public Health, we are now in Enhanced Respiratory Surveillance on Birch as of September 26, 2022. What this means for our home is:
1)enhanced cleaning on the Birch Unit at this time
2)enhanced monitoring and reporting of symptoms, and isolation precautions for symptomatic residents.
This is respiratory surveillance, not COVID-19 surveillance.
We will continues to update as this evolves in the home.
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September Family Zoom Meeting Recording
Share September Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Facebook Share September Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Twitter Share September Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Linkedin Email September Family Zoom Meeting Recording linkThank you to those that were able to attend the meeting last evening. If you would like to review the meeting, please click on the link below.
Passcode: p!KD$4B0
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September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions
Share September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions on Facebook Share September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions on Twitter Share September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions on Linkedin Email September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions linkNEW: September 19, 2022 - Invitations to Information Sessions
Long-term care residents, families and caregivers are invited to an information session to hear important updates from the Ministry of Long-Term Care. Topics will include:
- How Ontario’s Plan to Stay Open connects with long-term care, including what providing the right care in the right place means and what long-term care residents can expect.
- Updates about COVID-19 vaccines.
- New ministry supports that are available for residents and homes.
Resident Information Session
You can click here to register for the resident information session that will take place on Tuesday, September 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. When you register, you will also be able to submit any questions you may have on the topics to be discussed which will be shared with the speakers before the session so that they can speak about the things that are most important to residents.
Family and Caregiver Information Session
You can click here to register for the family and caregiver information session that will take place on Wednesday, September 21 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. When you register you will also be able to submit any questions you may have on the topics to be discussed which will be shared with the speakers before the session so that they can speak about the things that are most important to families and caregivers of long-term care residents.
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Update Registered Dietician
Share Update Registered Dietician on Facebook Share Update Registered Dietician on Twitter Share Update Registered Dietician on Linkedin Email Update Registered Dietician linkWe are happy to announce our new registered dietician in the home is Celine Small. Celine is no stranger to the Pines, as she has covered vacations for our home in the past. Celine is happy to be here and looking forward to working with the residents and family members in our home. Celine can be found in the office beside the kitchen.
Welcome, Celine!
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Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose
Share Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose on Facebook Share Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose on Twitter Share Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose on Linkedin Email Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose linkTORONTO — Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the Ontario government is offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose to all Ontarians aged 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable populations.
“The bivalent COVID-19 booster is a safe and effective way for people to better protect themselves against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variants in Ontario,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health. “As vaccine protection decreases over time, I encourage all Ontarians aged five and over to receive the booster dose they are eligible for.”
Starting today at 8:00 a.m., bivalent COVID-19 booster appointments will be available to and can be booked for the most vulnerable populations, including:
- individuals aged 70 and over;
- residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges, and individuals living in other congregate settings that provide assisted-living and health services;
- First Nation, Inuit, and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over;
- moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and over;
- pregnant individuals aged 18 and over; and
- health care workers aged 18 and over.
Click on the link below for more information:
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Family Council Meeting Wednesday
Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday on Facebook Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday on Twitter Share Family Council Meeting Wednesday on Linkedin Email Family Council Meeting Wednesday linkOn behalf of Jill Gaston, President of the Family Council for The Pines Long-Term Care Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting or in-person at The Pines in the Fran Coleman Room.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m.
This month, we will have in-person as well as virtual.
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89455264812?pwd=OXdVYnNodUJWSDZnWXlWM3huS1RMZz09
Meeting ID: 894 5526 4812
Passcode: 506904
Any questions related to these meetings can be directed to Jill Gaston.
We hope to see you there!
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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)
- 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
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