The Pines Resident & Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
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Outbreak Update December 8, 2022
Share Outbreak Update December 8, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update December 8, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update December 8, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update December 8, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.
We remain in Covid-19 outbreak in Oak home area at this time and will be reassessed Dec. 9th, 2022 with Public Health. There are no current active cases. Measures in Place include:
- Twice daily screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use of N95 masks and eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff cohorting as much as possible
If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark
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Tiny Tim Tea December 7th & 8th
Share Tiny Tim Tea December 7th & 8th on Facebook Share Tiny Tim Tea December 7th & 8th on Twitter Share Tiny Tim Tea December 7th & 8th on Linkedin Email Tiny Tim Tea December 7th & 8th linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded. -
Outbreak Update December 6, 2022
Share Outbreak Update December 6, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update December 6, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update December 6, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update December 6, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.
We remain in Covid-19 outbreak in Oak home area at this time. We currently have 1 remaining isolated resident. Measures in Place include:
- Twice daily screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use of N95 masks and eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff cohorting as much as possible
If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark
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Outbreak Update December 5, 2022
Share Outbreak Update December 5, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update December 5, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update December 5, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update December 5, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.
We remain in Covid-19 outbreak in Oak home area at this time. We currently have 1 remaining isolated resident. Measures in Place include:
- Twice daily screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use of N95 masks and eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff cohorting as much as possible
If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark
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Outbreak Update December 2, 2022
Share Outbreak Update December 2, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update December 2, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update December 2, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update December 2, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.
We remain in Covid-19 outbreak in Oak home area at this time. We currently have 2 remaining isolated residents. Measures in Place include:
- BID screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use of N95 masks and eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff cohorting as much as possible
If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark
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Outbreak Declared Over in Cedar December 1, 2022
Share Outbreak Declared Over in Cedar December 1, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Declared Over in Cedar December 1, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Declared Over in Cedar December 1, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Declared Over in Cedar December 1, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In collaboration with Public Health, the Respiratory Outbreak if Cedar Home Area has been declared over. Visiting will return to normal status.
Oak Continues to be on a Covid-19 Outbreak with 2 active resident cases as well as affected staff. Please continue Covid-19 Outbreak measures on that unit at this time.
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Outbreak Update November 30, 2022
Share Outbreak Update November 30, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update November 30, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update November 30, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update November 30, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.We remain in Covid-19 outbreak on Oak at this time. We currently have 2 remaining ill residents on Oak. Measures in Place include:
- BID screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use of N95 masks and eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff cohorting as much as possible
Cedar remains on Respiratory Outbreak at this time. If there are no changes overnight, the outbreak will be reviewed with Public Health to determine canceling. We currently have no residents on isolation at this time. Measures in Place include:
- BID screening of symptoms
- Increased resident hand hygiene and staff hand hygiene
- Continued use eye protection on unit
- Increased cleaning of high touch surfaces on unit
- Residents continue to cohort
- Staff Cohorting as much as possible
Please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark if you have any questions.
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Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey 2022
Share Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey 2022 on Facebook Share Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey 2022 on Twitter Share Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey 2022 on Linkedin Email Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Hello Families,
The quality and satisfaction of your experience in our home and your time with us is extremely important and the best way for us to understand what we can improve and what we are doing well is to hear directly from you.
This year’s survey is being conducted online as well as through hard copy available in the screening area. We kindly ask that you complete yours by December 9, 2022.
All survey responses and information collected is anonymous, will be kept confidential, and will only be used to improve the services we provide.
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or a newer Android phone, you can access the survey through the QR code below. Just open your camera app and put the QR code in front of the camera. Your phone will ask if you would like to go to the website to complete the survey.
QR Code for 2022 Family Satisfaction Survey
We truly appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey and look forward to seeing your feedback and comments which we will use to identify opportunities for improvement across the entire organization including working with your home’s leadership team. Additionally, like last year, this year’s survey contains a comment section for your feedback on how we continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic plus the opportunity to point out anyone you would like to recognize. We welcome all feedback.
Your input is the best insight we can have to focus our efforts and make your experience even better.
The Activity Department will be assisting the Residents with the completion of their survey!
Thank you!
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November Family Council Recording
Share November Family Council Recording on Facebook Share November Family Council Recording on Twitter Share November Family Council Recording on Linkedin Email November Family Council Recording linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Thank you for those that attending the meeting last week. If you would like to watch the recording, which includes the Family Update. Please click on the link below:
November Family Council Meeting
Passcode: mc%32BZh
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Outbreak Update November 28, 2022
Share Outbreak Update November 28, 2022 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update November 28, 2022 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update November 28, 2022 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update November 28, 2022 linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Oak - 1 resident on isolation for Covid and 1 more is being investigated.
Cedar - No residents isolated at this time
In accordance with Public Health, Cedar will still remain in Respiratory Outbreak until Thursday December 1st, 2022. The home may go back to using surgical masks if you choose. Measures still in place on Cedar:
- Eye Protection
- BID screening of symptoms and illness for quick isolation of ill residents
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces
- Increased hand hygiene for residents and staff
Oak continues to be on Covid Outbreak at this time. The end date is still to be determined. Measures in place on Oak are:
- Eye Protection
- N95 Masks
- BID screening of symptoms and illness for quick isolation of ill residents
- Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces
- Increased hand hygiene for residents and staff
If there are any questions, please contact Melissa Muir-Clark (IPAC Lead) at ext. 4752
Follow Project
Family Council
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2025
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2024
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2023
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December 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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2023 11 15 FC Agenda (248 KB) (pdf)
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October 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.4 MB) (pdf)
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September 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (10.9 MB) (pdf)
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June 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.11 MB) (pdf)
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May 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.24 MB) (pdf)
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April 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.68 MB) (pdf)
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March 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.3 MB) (pdf)
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February 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.59 MB) (pdf)
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January 2023- Family Council Minutes.pdf (2.16 MB) (pdf)
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Upcoming Family Events
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April 20 2025
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April 24 2025
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April 29 2025
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April 28 → May 09 2025
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April 29 2025
Key Staff Contacts
Menus and Activities Monthly Calendar
Evergreen Tribune
Essential Caregiver Request Form & Information Package
Helpful Documents
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Resident Admission Handbook (16.2 MB) (pdf)
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Long-Term Care Action Line (18.3 KB) (pdf)
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Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-Term Care (137 KB) (pdf)
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Resources for Patients Family Members and Caregivers.png (411 KB) (png)
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9 Helpful Resources for Caregivers from CCSMH (2.85 MB) (pdf)
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Fact Sheet from Public Health related to RSV and Vaccination- 2024 (149 KB) (pdf)
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Family Councils of Ontario LTC Navigation Guide (5.28 MB) (pdf)
Emergency Preparedness Plans
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The Pines Emergency Preparedness Manual 2025 (11 MB) (pdf)
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Fire plan 2024 - updated October 2024.pdf (1.35 MB) (pdf)
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Departmental Contingency Plans
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Updated November 2024- Administrative Contingency Plan (261 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Dietary Contingency Plan (213 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Environmental Contingency Plan (219 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024 - Nursing Contingency Plan (247 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Activities Contingency Plan (196 KB) (pdf)
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Pandemic Management Plan- 2025 (912 KB) (pdf)
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Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events- 2025 (1.33 MB) (pdf)
Infection Control Resources
Continuous Quality Improvement
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2022-2025-The Pines Strategic Plan.docx (2.4 MB) (docx)
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Home Specific Outbreak Plan- updated January 2025.pdf (282 KB) (pdf)
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The Pines- CQI and QIP Report 2024-2025.pdf (1.64 MB) (pdf)
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The Pines Equity, Inclusion, & Cultural Competency Plan 2024.pdf (203 KB) (pdf)
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2024 Resident and Family Engagement Survey Results (355 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Survey Action Plan 2024 (164 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Phone 7056454488 Email jennifer.ridgley@muskoka.on.ca -