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Thank you to those that were able to attend the meeting. If you would like to review the recording, please click on the link below. This is a reminder that the records will be the minutes for this Council. Below are the guest speakers who participated in the meeting and information about how to get in touch with a Family Council member to get more information.

March 2025 Family Council Agenda
March Family Council Recording
Passcode: 7e?BT&eh

If you have questions and want to learn more about Family Council. Please reach out to Christina Rochette, Family Council liaison, to connect you with a member.

Just a reminder that we will be starting a week long flooring replacement project on March 24th. The goal will be to remove the old carpeting from the 2nd floor common areas which include the multifaith and contemplation room, the staff hallway, the hallway towards the Fran Coleman Room and the elevators.

The new flooring will be a True North Luxury Vinyl product, produced by a family-owned Canadian company. This product can withstand the heaviest commercial traffic environments and has the thickest, most durable wear layer in the industry. The colour will match the vinyl flooring currently on our 1st floor.

Floor replacement can somewhat disruptive so most of the work will be done overnight. The affected are not within any Resident Home Areas so sleep will not be disrupted.

Photo courtesy of Kimberly Rideout

Muskoka 411 Article: The Pines Taps Local Artist To Expand Donor Recognition Wall

"The community has given so much support to Bracebridge’s the Pines Long-Term Care Home over the years that they ran out of space to honour the contributions, leading the home to bring in a local artist to expand their donor recognition wall."

Here is a link to the full article.

April 17 – 10:30 am Easter Couples Club in the Family Room

April 20 – 2:00 pm Home Wide Easter Egg Hunts

April 24 – Mexican Theme Day – Home wide Mexican themed events and Mexican cuisine in dining rooms

April 29 – Western Theme Day – Wear your jeans and cowboy hats!

April 29 – Western Themed Pub Night

March 20, 2025

Notice to Tenants and Staff: 102 Pine Street and The Pines LTCF 98 Pine Street
RE: Phase 2- Site Blasting at 100 Pine- Thursday, March 27 to Friday, April 11
Between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Between Thursday, March 27 to Friday, April 11, 2025, phase two of the selective rock blasting will be completed to the expansion of the parking area at the north end of the construction site, located behind the rear parking areas for McVittie Place and The Pines. 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. This blasting will take multiple days to complete, and a secondary notice will be issued when a firm start date is provided from contractor.

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

In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A on both Cedar/Oak and RSV on Oak.

Oak – 12 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Cedar – 11 residents in isolation – confirmed cases
Spruce – 1 resident in isolation – swab results pending
Maple – 2 residents in isolation – swab results pending
Birch – 1 resident in isolation – swab results pending

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

In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar and Oak Home Areas have been declared in an Influenza A outbreak.

Infection Control Guidelines for the Cedar and Oak Home Areas

Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas at all times.

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 should stay in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas for now 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.

No General Visitors currently on Cedar or Oak. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

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, the Cedar and Oak Home Areas are in Respiratory Outbreak. We currently have (11) active residents on Cedar and (11) on Oak. Family members of those residents affected have been contacted.

Infection Control Guidelines for the Cedar and Oak Home Areas

Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas at all times.

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 should stay in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas for now 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.

No General Visitors currently on Cedar or Oak. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

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

Are you looking for more information about the Pines or the different departments? If you are, the Family Council Meeting is the right place for you! This month we will be hearing from members of the responsive behaviours committee. Attend to find out what are responsive behaviours and what our team is doing to support residents, family members, and staff related to responsive behaviours.

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Where: Virtual using the link below

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942296115?pwd=Rks4eDY3UVFSM1ZTeXFYOXAvTDhhZz09

Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115

Passcode: 656014

If you have questions and want to learn more about Family Council. Please reach out to Christina Rochette, Activities Manager, and Family Council Liasion to connect you with a member of the Family Council.

In collaboration with Public Health, the Cedar and Oak Home Areas are in Respiratory Outbreak. We currently have (8) active residents on Cedar and (11) on Oak. Family members of those residents affected have been contacted.

Infection Control Guidelines for the Cedar and Oak Home Areas

Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:

Wear Surgical Masks

• Everyone must wear a surgical mask in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas at all times.

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 should stay in the Cedar and Oak Home Areas for now 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.

No General Visitors currently on Cedar or Oak. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

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