The Pines Resident & Family Portal

The next outbreak update will be provided on Monday, March 31, 2025.

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 20 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 16 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 9 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Maple – 15 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Birch – 8 resident in isolation – confirmed cases

Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility while so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also are wearing a mask.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

March 26, 2025

Notice to Tenants and Staff: 102 Pine Street and The Pines LTCF 98 Pine Street
RE: Phase 2- Site Blasting at 100 Pine- Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4
Between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Phase 2 of rock blasting will tentatively commence on Monday, March 31 until approximately Friday, April 4, 2025, to complete the expansion of the parking area, located at the north end of the construction site behind the rear parking areas. To minimize disruption to the property, localized blasting is being completed to avoid the prolonged noise that would result from the use of mechanical equipment to fracture and remove the rock. This blasting will be similar in noise to Phase 1 completed in fall 2024.

Residents will hear a three-horn system during blasting 30 seconds prior, and again immediately before and at completion of the blasts. It is recommended to keep your windows closed on this day to reduce any noise or dust within living units. It is recommended that vehicles avoid the rear parking lot to avoid dust or potential damage during this time. Residents and staff are requested to park on Pine Street or plan to be off premises, if possible, during the completion of this work.

All residents and guests are requested to use the main entrance to access and exit McVittie Place to further minimize risk and avoid the construction area. During the blasting activities, the fire route will be closed to foot traffic. The municipal sidewalks along Pine Street are recommended for use. For your safety, please obey all safety signage and fenced work areas during construction. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Should you have any questions regarding this project please call the following number:

Business Hours: (705) 645-2100, Extension 4510
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

Shannon Lockwood
Capital Project Coordinator

Please find linked below the 2025-2026 approved report and plan. Thank you to those who participated in the creation and for providing helpful feedback to our team. We will be working on the change ideas within the plan with the hopes of reaching the targets set out in the plan.

The Pines - CQI and QIP Report 2025-2026

Bracebridge Mobility is a public specialized transportation service made available through the Town of Bracebridge for those who are unable to use Bracebridge Transit due to mobility difficulties. The service is a shared-ride service, travelling on door-to-door basis within the Bracebridge Transit Urban Service area.

For more information in this service, see the flyer below or visit website their website!

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 20 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 15 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 9 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Maple – 15 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Birch – 7 resident in isolation – confirmed cases

Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility while so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also are wearing a mask.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 16 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 15 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 10 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Maple – 15 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Birch – 7 resident in isolation – confirmed cases

Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility while so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also are wearing a mask.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 14 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 14 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 7 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Maple – 14 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Birch – 7 resident in isolation – confirmed cases

Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility while so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also are wearing a mask.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 13 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 13 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 5 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Maple – 12 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Birch – 7 resident in isolation – confirmed cases

Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

The next outbreak update will be provided on Monday, March 24, 2025.

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.

Oak – 13 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 11 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 2 resident in isolation – swab results pending
Maple – 6 residents in isolation – swab results pending
Birch – 4 resident in isolation – swab results pending

To help support the outbreak, all planned activities for this weekend have been canceled. Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home.

Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.

Wash your hands thoroughly

• Before touching a resident.
• After touching a resident or their surroundings.

Help Residents Clean Their Hands

• Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly

• Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
• Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.

Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area

• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

If Residents Want to Leave the Area

• If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.

By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!

If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca