Ministry Report from January Visit

The Ministry was in for a visit January 9-13, 2023 and we have received the report.

• We did receive 11 written notifications, 2 Compliance orders, and 1 monetary fine with this report.
• We have fallen behind on some programs and will be looking to get those in place to support the core program in the home.
• Ensuring that we are responding to resident pain needs to ensure comfort and a focus on a palliative approach to care.
• To ensure that all care team members are aware of the most recent interventions and needs of residents, care plans need to be updated as resident needs change.
• We need to ensure that moving forward we are diligent with infection control practices, such as hand hygiene and wearing the appropriate PPE at the appropriate time.
• Responding and supporting residents through responsive behaviours, including trialing interventions, coming together as an interdisciplinary team to re-evaluate, and working together to ensure the quality of care for all residents.
• We will be looking to complete education with all staff related to sexual abuse and targeted education for care planning team members. The education is mandatory to meet Ministry requirements and must be completed by April 21^st.

The report can be found here: The Pines LTC Inspection Report