The Pines Resident & Family Portal

The Ministry has updated the Minister's Directive on Surveillance testing and access to homes to reflect the most recent advice from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Updates will be effective March 14, 2022:

• Individuals who have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection will be required to resume surveillance testing 90 days post-infection (previously 30 days post-infection).
• Surveillance testing will no longer be required for outdoor visits. (Masks will still be required for outdoor visits)
• Recommend using combined oral and nasal sampling when using rapid antigen tests for surveillance testing.

Daily active screening and rapid antigen testing will continue for all individuals entering the LTC home unless an exception applies, as noted above.

The carpeting on the main floor will be replaced with vinyl plank glue-down flooring. The work will take place over two weeks, each day between 7:30 pm and 4:30 am starting March 2, 2022. The carpet will first be removed over the course of three or four days before the new floor will be glued down. Maintenance staff will be on-site 3 pm to 11 pm for that two weeks to assist. There is the potential for dust and the furnace will be removed in areas as this is taking place. We will try to prevent any trip hazards but please be vigilant when you are walking in the area and let us know immediately if you have any concerns. This project is being funded through the Ministry of LTC Infection Prevention and Containment funding.

Thank you to all that were able to attend the meetings this week. Please click on the link below to review the recording:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/24P47rcJicD_z3YpUEEAOOwFw2Mvh19ICrlrSEbv2CTqivbte8QiMAIbqMzMvQNe.c63YQxCSgsOgWoOi

The leadership team completed a survey in the fall to determine what recognition meant to Staff.

We have started a program based on the feedback that they provided.

So, watch out for these posters throughout the home along with the bins to be able to participate in the program.

We are hoping to continue to improve and are looking for your feedback.

Help us show the staff a little appreciation for all that they do and have some fun!

Supported by the Leadership Team, Driven by Peers

Please review the attached policies related to Ministry changes that took effect on February 7, 2022

Pines Policy Absences February 7, 2022

Essential Caregiver Policy Updated February 7, 2022

Click on the link below to review the key messages from the Ministry of Long Term Care.

Vaccination Key Messages

A reminder of Booster Dose Requirement from Ministry of Long Term Care:

All staff, students, volunteers, support workers, and caregivers who are eligible (i.e., 3 months after receiving the 2nd dose) will be required to show proof of their third dose to come into or work within the home unless they have a valid medical exemption.

Effective dates are as follows:

• Staff, students, volunteers, support workers, and caregivers:

• Those who are eligible on or before December 31st must provide proof of having received the third dose by January 28, 2022. The majority (over 90%) will fall into this category.

• The remainder of the staff, students, volunteers, and support workers will have until March 14, 2022, to show proof of their third dose, recognizing the deadline to be fully vaccinated was December 13, 2021.

• The remainder of caregivers will have until May 23, 2022, to show proof of their third dose, recognizing caregivers were recently provided until February 21, 2022, to become fully vaccinated if they were not already.

The outbreak update meeting was held today, January 14, 2022, please click on the line below to watch the recording. We will continue with the family meetings on Tuesday and Thursday of next week which will be outbreak update meetings.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Hyz07KT1TuCZyEd6K1gbQFP6WhiKjwcbQoYaae7yEQS07pxILMeJsje5SaVpXqA.ZG2avQ1oYDyjI_FW

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