The Pines Resident & Family Portal

Please be advised that Jennifer Ridgley, Administrator, will be taking a maternity leave starting end of day, December 8, 2023 for approximately two (2) months. Jennifer is currently supporting the home on a remote basis to assist with transitioning items during her leave. Family members can reach out to Kim Sander, Director of Care at kimberly.sander@muskoka.on.ca or Norm Barrette, Commissioner of Health Services at norm.barrette@muskoka.on.ca.

Please be advised that the eligible residents, with consent, are receiving their COVID-19 booster vaccines today. Please watch for a phone call if you have not provided consent for your loved one.

Thank you

The new generator installation is going very smoothly and its completion is less than a month away. The remaining electrical work will require three to four power interruptions, each lasting up to 4 hours. The next outage is planned for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. During this outage, we will be powered by our temporary generator which provides partial power to the building. As a reminder, resident rooms will not have power as they normally do during a power outage.

Due to limited power in the main kitchen and the inability to keep meals hot, a modified cold lunch will be offered.

Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out.

Thank you for your patience

The contractor is unable to complete the updates today. We will send a notification when it is rescheduled.

Thank you for your patience

Further testing was completed by Public Health and the resident was negative. Therefore, heightened surveillance has been lifted in the Cedar Home Area.

Quality Improvement is an important part of quality resident care. Each month our team focuses on improving the home's aspects and care for the residents. You can now find information about this process in the home by visiting the bulletin board outside the Oak Home Area.

If you have questions, please reach out to administrator.pines@muskoka.on.ca

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

November Family Council Meeting Recording

Passcode: 3^enQX#A

October 18, 2023, Family Council Minutes

• 2023 10 18 DRAFT Family Council Minutes
• Family Council Code of Conduct, February 2020
• Revised Code of Conduct, November 2023
• DOC Job Description
• ADOC Job Description
• October 2023 Administrator's Family Update
• Code White and Abuse Reporting
• Respectful Workplaces

The Activity Department is excited to announce that our bus outings are underway! We had our first trip on Nov. 14^th when residents ventured out for a country drive. There are more upcoming lunch trips and country drives planned for the remainder of the month. Please watch the activity calendars monthly for these events.

Volunteer support is an important aspect of being able to offer outings to our residents. If you or someone you know wish to volunteer on our outings or for programs offered in the home, please contact the Activity Department.

With the weather changing, it’s a great time for family members to bring in proper winter gear for residents to go out in the community. Hats, gloves, mitts, scarves, coats, and boots for your loved one would be appreciated if you feel that they might like to either go outside or go on an outing.

On behalf of Family Council for The Pines Long Term Care all residents' family and persons of importance of residents are invited to Family Council.

Meeting: Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Agenda: Family Council Agenda November 15, 2023

Guest Speaker: Clinical Lead, Natasha Thompson Presenting:

• Restorative Care,
• Core Topics: Falls, Skin and Wound, Pain, and Continence.

The Mission of Family Council includes:

“To provide a forum where residents' families and residents' persons of importance (Family Council Members) come together to share experiences and explore ways to improve the quality of life and care of residents of the Pines Long Term Care Home”

Join Zoom Meeting Link (below), 6:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89455264812?pwd=OXdVYnNodUJWSDZnWXlWM3huS1RMZz09 (External link)

Meeting ID: 894 5526 4812 Passcode: 506904

October 18, 2023 Family Council Minutes

• 2023 10 18 DRAFT Family Council Minutes
• Family Council Code of Conduct, February 2020
• Revised Code of Conduct, November 2023
• DOC Job Description
• ADOC Job Description
• October 2023 Administrator's Family Update
• Code White and Abuse Reporting
• Respectful Workplaces