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The Oak home area remains in Respiratory Outbreak at this time. Currently, there are three (3) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.

The Oak home area remains in Respiratory Outbreak at this time. Currently, there are three (3) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.

The Oak home area remains in Respiratory Outbreak at this time. Currently, there are four (4) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.

Week 1 – Overview & Responsive Behaviours

A presentation that provides general knowledge and awareness of a variety of related dementias, communication tips as well as the services and programs offered at your local Alzheimer Society.

A presentation that provides knowledge about brain changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Also including knowledge on responsive behaviours, possible triggers and strategies.

Week 2 – Brain & Meaningful Activities/Visits

A presentation that provides knowledge about brain changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

This education session goes over meaningful activities/visits and how care partners/family members/friends can make visits more successful. It also touches on how people living with dementia feel a sense of purpose in their days, when engaging in various activities.

Week 3 – Care Partner Appreciation Night

This session explores the care partner and the stressors they may face while caring for someone living with dementia. It will also discuss how care partners can take care of themselves and ensure they aren’t experiencing a burnout.

Week 4 – Ambiguous Loss & Grief

The issue of loss and grief is one of the most significant underlying issues that care partners experience when supporting people living with dementia. This workshop is designed to help care partners identify and work through the losses and grieving that occurs in different ways at all stages in the dementia caregiving journey.

The project started on Monday, August 28th, 2023 and will continue for approx. a week, you may hear and see construction happening in the Spruce courtyard.

We have completed two crane lift into the courtyard and need to complete another one. Therefore, there will be a period of time on Friday September 1, 2023 when we will need to have residents out of their rooms in the back hallway as well as no access to other rooms in that area. There will be signage in place and staff monitoring the area during this time. See below for more information.

When: Friday September 1, 2023

Time frame: 11am to 2pm (approx.)

Rooms affected: Spruce 309-321; plus the spa rooms and the activity room

The Oak home area remains in Respiratory Outbreak at this time. Currently, there are four (4) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.

In collaboration with Public Health, the enhanced surveillance has been declared over for the Cedar Home Area on August 30th, 2023.

There is an increase of respiratory illnesses in the Muskoka area, please remember that if you are sick not to attend the home and ensure that you are completed self screening prior to visiting.

Thank you for helping us to ensure the residents are safe and health.

The project started on Monday, August 28th, 2023 and will continue for approx. a week, you may hear and see construction happening in the Spruce courtyard.

We have completed one crane lift into the courtyard and need to complete another one. Therefore, there will be a period of time on Wednesday August 30, 2023 when we will need to have residents out of their rooms in the back hallway as well as no access to other rooms in that area. There will be signage in place and staff monitoring the area during this time. See below for more information.

When: Wednesday August 30, 2023

Time frame: 12pm to 3pm (approx.) Crane has been delayed by an hour

Rooms affected: Spruce 309-321; plus the spa rooms and the activity room

What is happening and why?

Over time, too many plants and trees have grown in our courtyard, and they are blocking the water from flowing and draining correctly, which poses a risk to damaging our Home. To avoid having issues in the future, we are taking out some plants, making the garden a bit flatter, and adding special pipes so the water drains away from our building. Once the construction is complete, we will lay synthetic turf (fake grass that looks like real grass) for a natural appearance. This will alleviate further concerns for damage to the building, make the garden look nice and reduces garden maintenance costs.

How is this going to happen?

With a big crane! We need a big crane to bring in and take out equipment and material for three of the four courtyards. The biggest courtyards are two stories tall, do not have much space, and we must be careful about where we put material and equipment because of fire route restrictions in all the courtyards.

We take your safety seriously.

Extra planning and coordination are required by the Contractor, District and Pines staff during courtyard landscape removal and particularly during crane operations. The project safety plan includes the need to have areas falling under the crane’s operational arch vacated for both delivery of equipment, and removal of material. When the crane’s operational arch is above a home area, that portion of the home area will have to vacate for a short period of time. Staff will guide residents during this process.

Questions? Contact the Pines Administrator.

If you have any questions regarding courtyard construction, please call Jennifer Ridgley at 705-645-4488 Ext. 4877 or send an email to administrator.pines@muskoka.on.ca

The Oak home area remains in Respiratory Outbreak at this time. Currently, there are four (4) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.

In Collaboration with Public Health, a Respiratory Outbreak has been declared on Oak on August 28, 2023. Currently, there are three (3) residents Isolated with symptoms such as sore throat, nasal congestion and runny nose. No General Visitors at this time; only Essential Caregivers to a maximum of two (2) at a time. Thank you for your patience as we work through this most recent outbreak.

The following infection control measures have been implement:

• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Oak at all times
• twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Oak
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Cohorting of staff when possible
• Activities- Small group activities on Oak; cohorting of other units where possible
• Twice daily high touch surface cleaning on Oak
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits on unit
• Limit of 2 essential caregivers at a time on the affected unit.