The Pines Resident & Family Portal

Dr. Kent Phillips started practicing medicine in 1969 and has been a partner in care at the Pines for over 30 years. Dr. Phillips has decided that it is time to retire, and we would like to thank him for his many, many years of service to the residents of the Pines.

As Dr. Phillips retires, he has provided us with a perfect replacement to fill his shoes. We would like to welcome Dr. Kristen Jones to the Pines Team. Dr. Jones has been in to meet all the residents and some staff recently and is looking forward to working with all of us. Dr. Jones is taking over immediately, on July 14, 2023.

We will be hosting a celebration for Dr. Phillips in the near future so stay tuned for that.

Again, thank you Dr. Phillips, and Welcome Dr. Jones!

Meals with your loved ones can once again be enjoyed together!

If you wish to enjoy a meal with your loved one at the Pines, please get in touch with the Administration team 24 hours before to reserve your spot.

Breakfast is $5.00, lunch is $5.00 and dinner is $10.00 which can be paid on the day you have booked to have the meal. We can support up to three (3) guests for one resident (totaling a table of four (4)). Upon payment, a ticket (or tickets) will be given to you from the administration team and this ticket(s) is to be presented to the staff member who takes your meal order on the day of your booking.

Please reach out to the Administration Team if you have any questions.

Family Council will take a summer break and resume meetings in September. There will be a Family Update during the time slot that the Family Council Meeting occurs typically for July and August. We hope to see you there.

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm on July 19, 2023

Join Zoom Meeting (Virtual Meeting Only)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89455264812?pwd=OXdVYnNodUJWSDZnWXlWM3huS1RMZz09

Meeting ID: 894 5526 4812

Passcode: 506904

For the safety of the residents and staff, please do not place any items on top of the wardrobe located in the resident's room. Items on top of the wardrobes have been relocated by our health and safety team to reduce the risk of a resident or staff member being injured by a falling item. In some instances, the wardrobe is also close to a sprinkler and an item on top of the wardrobe is against the fire code. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe in the home.

July 22^nd – 2:00 p.m. - Family and Resident Paint Event in the Main Courtyard – Please contact, Lisa Friesen at ext. 4873 or lisa.friesen@muskoka.on.ca in Activities if you wish to join with your loved one.

July 23^rd at 12:00 p.m. - Couples Club Hawaiian-themed Steak and Chicken BBQ. Please contact, Lisa Friesen at ext. 4873 or lisa.friesen@muskoka.on.ca. The cost is $20 per person.

The activities Team is also trying to organize a weekly bridge game for residents. Please let a team member know if your loved one plays bridge and family members are welcome to join. We are extending an invitation to residents of McVittie Place and hope to get some extra players.

The Exit for the Home is now through the Front Door. The keypad has been updated on the side door and is no longer accessible to exit the home.

Thank you to those that were able to attend the meeting. Below is a copy of the recording and the May minutes that were approved at the meeting.

Family Council will take a summer break and resume meetings in September. There will be a Family Update during the time slot that the Family Council Meeting occurs typically for the months of July and August. We hope to see you there.

June Family Council Meeting Recording

Passcode: +gELq*9d

May 2023 Family Council Minutes

May 2023 Family Update

Ministry May 2023 Inspection Report

Continuous Quality Improvement Fact Sheet from The Ministry

May 2023 Verbal Compliance Plan

Power of Family Council According to the Fixing Long Term Care Act

The June 2023 Family Update has also been included here.

The risk of heat-related illnesses occurs when the environmental temperature exceeds the normal body temperature for several hours or days.

The environment includes any area where the individual resident resides and as such, the risk is identified by measuring the temperature of the indoor air for residents who remain inside the building. Our home has internal monitoring thermometers installed with alerts to staff if the temperature becomes too high.

For residents who plan to spend a significant amount of time outside the building during times when the temperatures are high (26 degrees Celsius or above), then preventive measures need to be implemented for these residents. Prevention and early intervention for heat-related illnesses should be aimed at cooling and rehydrating affected individuals.

All staff are trained in monitoring, identifying, and providing appropriate intervention related to heat-related illness. Please encourage your loved one to remain inside the home with their window closed as much as possible when the weather is hot. This is just a small intervention that you can assist with to keep your loved one safe.

Here is an article related to Heat Stress in the Elderly

In collaboration with Public Health, the Enhanced Surveillance has been declared over for the Maple home area.