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In collaboration with Public Health, the Oak Home Area declared a Respiratory Outbreak on January 23, 2026. There are currently five (5) residents with symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Cedar & Birch Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with two (2) residents testing positive for COVID in Birch. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Cedar and Birch Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

The residents have chosen England as this month’s destination. On Thursday, January 29th, 2026, our team will be dedicating the day to all things English—food, activities, and plenty of fun. Come join us as we explore England together!

Please remember that the Pines is part of an idling‑free community. If you are picking up a resident, please turn off your car while parked at the front entrance. This area may only be used for a brief stop, as it must remain clear for emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, bus loading for outings, and other essential access.

Thank you to everyone who was able to join the meeting this week. The recording is available below for your review. We look forward to seeing you next month as we continue these important educational sessions.

Recording: January 2026 Family Council Recording

Passcode: U1Ta1MK@

January 27th - There are several holocaust remembrance and awareness dates, but this one specifically memorializes the victims of the Holocaust. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in 1945 by the Red Army. We remember the tragic loss of over 6 million Jewish people from across Europe, as well as the loss of countless people from other minority populations.

Resource: The Shoah Foundation - https://sfi.usc.edu/

January 29th – National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. This terrorist attack on a Quebec City Mosque left 6 dead and 19 injured. The event simultaneously highlighted and exacerbated the Islamophobia present across Canada. This day provides an opportunity to honour the memory of the victims, to recognize those who selflessly and courageously put themselves in harm’s way to protect others and to express solidarity with the survivors of this tragedy.

Resource: https://sencanada.ca/en/info-page/parl-44-1/ridr-islamophobia/

In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar & Birch Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with two (2) residents testing positive for COVID. Currently, four (4) residents in Birch and nine (9) in Cedar are experiencing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Cedar and Birch Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

Join the Family Council Committee for a night of education and conversation.

We will have our physio team and a nurse to discuss physiotherapy services and restorative care.

When: January 21st, 2026, starting at 6:30 pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88210402686?pwd=Y7e1HUhD07nm23kCr4iigiob3u1pHw.1

Meeting ID: 882 1040 2686

Passcode: 815834

In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar & Birch Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with two (2) residents testing positive for COVID. Currently, four (4) residents in Birch and nine (9) in Cedar are experiencing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for multiple residents through Public Health.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Cedar and Birch Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752

In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar & Birch Home Areas remain in a Respiratory Outbreak with one (1) resident testing positive for COVID. Currently, four (4) residents in Birch and seven (7) in Cedar are experiencing symptoms of cough, congestion, and/or runny nose. Family members have been notified. We are currently waiting for test results for two (2) of the residents.

If you have any questions about these precautions during your visit, please speak with the nursing staff.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented and followed:

• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• No General Visitors to the Cedar and Birch Home Areas at this time
• Essential Caregivers two (2) at a time for visiting only
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to a 1-minute contact time and containing sporicidal

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752