The Pines Resident & Family Portal

April 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Local artist Kimberly Rideout Chivers revealed a very special new mural at the Pine Long-Term Care home this week. Kimberly had announced earlier this year that she was looking to donate a mural as a way to pay it forward and thank the community that supported her during a health crisis. Her social media posts asked for suggestions from the community as to where the mural should go, and the Pines Long Term Care Home was the most popular suggestion.

Pines staff worked with Kimberly to select a special space in the Home for the mural but left the design of the mural completely up to the artist. Kimberly began painting the mural earlier this week, and the space in the Home area was closed off during the process so that no one could see it before it was complete.

“We’re just so humbled that the community voted for us, and thankful that we were chosen,” said Jennifer Ridgley, Pines Administrator. “The mural is located in a centralized location in the Home, so people will be able to enjoy it for years to come.”

Kimberly Rideout Chivers presents the new mural to residents, family, and staff at the Pines Long-Term Care who had gathered for the big reveal.

“This beautiful piece of artwork will help to add to the warmth and home-like atmosphere,” said Ridgley. “Everyone in attendance was amazed at the stunning piece of work Kimberly created.”

To see more of Kimberly Rideout Chivers work, please visit: www.dreamscenes.ca

The home will be starting to reschedule the care conferences starting in early May. Administrative staff will be reaching out to assist with scheduling a care conference for your loved one. Thank you for your patients as we re-start this process for the residents. Please note in-person care conferences will be held in the Celebration Dining Room.

Please click on the link below to review the recording from the Family Zoom Meeting for April:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/cn84CbMmyGKqZ2tN7Ss1PMor7RcPTTDDL8caj45jFtQMNuDmp4U98Hbh4rth8Iz7.OBvQB5RSyhSdgtGE?startTime=1650405812000

Passcode: u2RSa&2F

Click on the link below to review the updated policies for General Visitors and Resident Absences:

General Visitors Policy and Procedure- updated April 5, 2022

Updated Resident Absences Policy- March 14, 2022

Please click on the links below to access the updated snapshot information:

Visitor, Absences, Social Gatherings Snapshot March 14, 2022

Key Messages to Support Residents and Families

What Residents Can Expect March 14, 2022

The home is happy to share the updated Strategic Plan for the next 4 years. Please click on the link below to review the document and share any feedback that you might have.

2022- 2025 The Pines Strategic Plan

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has placed the Maple and Birch Home Areas in heightened surveillance as of April 4, 2022. Two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at this time, but do not have a link within the home. A handful of residents required isolation related to high-risk contact. The family members of the affected residents have been notified and we will continue to update with any changes.

Thank you to all that were able to attend. Please click on the link below to view the recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/FUBHsd-joh5NmhCiZVN4W29H5bjJGoI97j0TWLG0x0ZeVDnZQKjjsfQKARKfuBI-.jR_yJqf4-pWoG_fe

Passcode: JY*$g38W

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out.

Please click on the links below to access the documents (links are green):

Visitor, Absences & Social Gathering Snapshot- March 14, 2022- https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/20047/widgets/86417/documents/77188

What Residents Can Expect- March 14, 2022- https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/20047/widgets/86417/documents/77190

Key Messages to Support Residents and Families- March 14, 2022- https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/20047/widgets/86417/documents/77191

The 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.