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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Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022
Share Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022 on Facebook Share Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022 on Twitter Share Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022 on Linkedin Email Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022 linkThe Ministry is shifting to a guidance- based approach to support long-term care homes with employer-driven immunization policies. Please review the attached Updated Vaccination Policy from The Pines LTC Home with guidance from the Ministry of Long Term Care and the District Municipality of Muskoka to ensure that our policies aligns.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Updated March 11, 2022
General Visitors will require to show proof of full vaccination effective March 14, 2022, if five (5) years of age or older. This will continue until March 21, 2022, after this date General Visitors will be able to enter the home without proof of vaccination. If proof is not provided by the general visitor, the visit with the resident will be restricted to their bedroom only.
All IPAC practices continue at this time:
physical distancing;
medical masks at all times in the home;
No eating or drinking with residents;
Use of designated areas for eating and drinking if required
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Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022
Share Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022 on Facebook Share Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022 on Twitter Share Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022 on Linkedin Email Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022 linkThe Ministry has updated the Minister's Directive on Surveillance testing and access to homes to reflect the most recent advice from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Updates will be effective March 14, 2022:
- Individuals who have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection will be required to resume surveillance testing 90 days post-infection (previously 30 days post-infection).
- Surveillance testing will no longer be required for outdoor visits. (Masks will still be required for outdoor visits)
- Recommend using combined oral and nasal sampling when using rapid antigen tests for surveillance testing.
Daily active screening and rapid antigen testing will continue for all individuals entering the LTC home unless an exception applies, as noted above.
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Further Easing of Temporary Measures Effective March 14, 2022
Share Further Easing of Temporary Measures Effective March 14, 2022 on Facebook Share Further Easing of Temporary Measures Effective March 14, 2022 on Twitter Share Further Easing of Temporary Measures Effective March 14, 2022 on Linkedin Email Further Easing of Temporary Measures Effective March 14, 2022 linkThe Ministry of Long-Term Care continues with the easing of the temporary measures that were put in place to reduce the impact of the Omicron wave on Long-term care residents. Consistent with their shared goal to strike an appropriate balance between the risk of COVID-19 and overall resident quality of life and health and wellbeing. The following changes are being made effective March 14, 2022:
- All general visitors, including children under the age of five (5), can resume visits. General visitors, with the exception of children under the age of five (5), will need to follow the vaccination policy of the individual long-term care home.
- Limits on outdoor visits will be lifted and homes can return to their regular practices on the use of available outdoor spaces.
- The limit on indoor visits will increase to four (4) general visitors and/or caregivers per resident at a time, as previously communicated.
- All residents will be able to go on overnight absences.
- Testing of residents returning from a day or overnight absences at established intervals will continue until further notice, to identify as early as possible any individual who may become infected with COVID-19 in order to reduce transmission in the home.
- Cohorting will no longer be required for social activities although this practice must be maintained for dining.
- Social group activities can be increased in size (i.e. more than 10) while larger social group activities, where potential crowding can occur, should continue to be avoided, and IPAC measures should continue to be followed by staff, residents, and visitors to promote safety and wellbeing (e.g., masking, distancing, good ventilation, etc. )
- Vaccinated visitors will be able to assist their loved one in the dining room or to an activity, but are unable to eat or drink with the resident at this time.
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IPAC Flooring Replacement
Share IPAC Flooring Replacement on Facebook Share IPAC Flooring Replacement on Twitter Share IPAC Flooring Replacement on Linkedin Email IPAC Flooring Replacement linkThe carpeting on the main floor will be replaced with vinyl plank glue-down flooring. The work will take place over two weeks, each day between 7:30 pm and 4:30 am starting March 2, 2022. The carpet will first be removed over the course of three or four days before the new floor will be glued down. Maintenance staff will be on-site 3 pm to 11 pm for that two weeks to assist. There is the potential for dust and the furnace will be removed in areas as this is taking place. We will try to prevent any trip hazards but please be vigilant when you are walking in the area and let us know immediately if you have any concerns. This project is being funded through the Ministry of LTC Infection Prevention and Containment funding.
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February Family Zoom Meeting Recording
Share February Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Facebook Share February Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Twitter Share February Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Linkedin Email February Family Zoom Meeting Recording linkThank you to all that were able to attend the meetings this week. Please click on the link below to review the recording:
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Employee Recognition Program
Share Employee Recognition Program on Facebook Share Employee Recognition Program on Twitter Share Employee Recognition Program on Linkedin Email Employee Recognition Program linkThe leadership team completed a survey in the fall to determine what recognition meant to Staff.
We have started a program based on the feedback that they provided.
So, watch out for these posters throughout the home along with the bins to be able to participate in the program.
We are hoping to continue to improve and are looking for your feedback.
Help us show the staff a little appreciation for all that they do and have some fun!
Supported by the Leadership Team, Driven by Peers
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Update Policies for Essential Caregivers and Resident Absences
Share Update Policies for Essential Caregivers and Resident Absences on Facebook Share Update Policies for Essential Caregivers and Resident Absences on Twitter Share Update Policies for Essential Caregivers and Resident Absences on Linkedin Email Update Policies for Essential Caregivers and Resident Absences linkPlease review the attached policies related to Ministry changes that took effect on February 7, 2022
Pines Policy Absences February 7, 2022
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Vaccination Key Messages from The Ministry
Share Vaccination Key Messages from The Ministry on Facebook Share Vaccination Key Messages from The Ministry on Twitter Share Vaccination Key Messages from The Ministry on Linkedin Email Vaccination Key Messages from The Ministry linkClick on the link below to review the key messages from the Ministry of Long Term Care.
A reminder of Booster Dose Requirement from Ministry of Long Term Care:
All staff, students, volunteers, support workers, and caregivers who are eligible (i.e., 3 months after receiving the 2nd dose) will be required to show proof of their third dose to come into or work within the home unless they have a valid medical exemption.
Effective dates are as follows:
• Staff, students, volunteers, support workers, and caregivers:
• Those who are eligible on or before December 31st must provide proof of having received the third dose by January 28, 2022. The majority (over 90%) will fall into this category.
• The remainder of the staff, students, volunteers, and support workers will have until March 14, 2022, to show proof of their third dose, recognizing the deadline to be fully vaccinated was December 13, 2021.
• The remainder of caregivers will have until May 23, 2022, to show proof of their third dose, recognizing caregivers were recently provided until February 21, 2022, to become fully vaccinated if they were not already.
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Family Zoom Meeting Recording
Share Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Facebook Share Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Twitter Share Family Zoom Meeting Recording on Linkedin Email Family Zoom Meeting Recording linkClick on the link below to watch the recording of the Family Zoom meeting from last evening, January 18, 2022.
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Family Outbreak Meeting Update Recording January 14, 2022
Share Family Outbreak Meeting Update Recording January 14, 2022 on Facebook Share Family Outbreak Meeting Update Recording January 14, 2022 on Twitter Share Family Outbreak Meeting Update Recording January 14, 2022 on Linkedin Email Family Outbreak Meeting Update Recording January 14, 2022 linkThe outbreak update meeting was held today, January 14, 2022, please click on the line below to watch the recording. We will continue with the family meetings on Tuesday and Thursday of next week which will be outbreak update meetings.
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Key Staff Contacts
Upcoming Family Events
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May 15 2024
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May 01 2024
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May 17 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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