The Pines Resident & Family Portal

Please note that this meeting will be fully online and not available in person

Join us to learn and ask any questions that you might have.

When: Wednesday, January 15, 202,5 at 6:30 pm

Where: Virtual

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

Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115

Passcode: 656014

Guest Speakers: Achieva Physiotherapy Services & Restorative Care Leads, Christina Rochette and Natasha Thompson

We will also be reviewing the Resident and Family Engagement Survey Results and seeking feedback around the action plan

We look forward to seeing you there!

Family Councils Ontario

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.

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area remains in a gastroenteritis outbreak. No residents are isolated at this time, but due to incubation periods, we remain in an outbreak status. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak. If you have questions, please connect with the Charge Nurse or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area remains in a gastroenteritis outbreak. No residents are isolated at this time, but due to incubation periods, we remain in an outbreak status. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak. If you have questions, please connect with the Charge Nurse or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area remains in a gastroenteritis outbreak. No residents are isolated at this time, but due to incubation periods, we remain in an outbreak status. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak. If you have questions, please connect with the Charge Nurse or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area remains in a gastroenteritis outbreak. We currently have (2) two residents with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area

Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed

Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day

Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room

Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread

*If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.

Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset

Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.

Cohorting of staff, when possible.

Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.

Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal

Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching

No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak. If you have questions, please connect with the Charge Nurse or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area remains in a gastroenteritis outbreak. We currently have (2) two residents with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak. If you have questions, please connect with the Charge Nurse or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

In collaboration with Public Health, the Spruce home area has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak. We currently have (2) two residents with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea. Family members of those affected have been notified.

The following infection control measures are to be implemented:

• Surgical Masks are highly recommended in the Spruce Home Area
• Ensure the Public Health 4 moments of Hand Hygiene are followed
• Resident's Hand Hygiene before all meals and regularly throughout the day
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly- including donning before entering and removing before exiting the isolated resident’s room
• Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spread
• *If residents insist on leaving the home area, please assist them with masking or a visor and encourage outdoor visiting.
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset
• Dedicated equipment for those residents that share bathrooms.
• Cohorting of staff, when possible.
• Cohorting of residents and only small group activities in the home area for unaffected residents. Isolated residents to receive one-to-one activities.
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning- changing disinfecting product to 1-minute contact time and contains sporicidal
• Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits in the home area with coaching
• No General Visitors at this time. Only two (2) essential caregivers at a time.

We will continue to provide updates as we move through the outbreak.

Join us to learn and ask any questions that you might have.

When: Wednesday, January 15, 202,5 at 6:30 pm

Where: The Pines in the Fran Coleman Room and virtual if you require

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

Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115

Passcode: 656014

Guest Speakers: Achieva Physiotherapy Services & Restorative Care Leads, Christina Rochette and Natasha Thompson

We will also be reviewing the Resident and Family Engagement Survey Results

• Refreshments will be served

We look forward to seeing you there!

Family Councils Ontario

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.

NEW: December 31, 2024 — OARC Webinar for Residents: A Conversation with the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Inspections Branch – Wednesday, January 15^th at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Residents are invited to join the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) as we welcome guests from the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Inspection Branch for our next live webinar!

As the people who live in long-term care homes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, residents and their Residents’ Councils bring valuable insights and feedback when meeting with Long-Term Care Inspectors. In this session, residents will learn more about the Inspections program and how the Ministry of Long-Term Care continues to modernize its regulatory approach.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mozvBrYSTZ6VYMY9jeuCVA#/registration



Thank you for sharing this learning opportunity with residents, Residents’ Councils, and their supportive partners at your long-term care home. We look forward to seeing you on January 15^th!

The Ministry of Long-Term Care does not endorse or sponsor specific learning and education activities. All long-term care sector associations play important roles in contributing to the goals of quality of life and quality of care in Ontario’s long-term care homes.

Below is information from the Ontario Association of Residents' Councils regarding the Residents' Bill of Rights. For more information, click on the links below or the website at the bottom.

The formation of residents’ rights afforded to all persons living in long-term care homes, began in the early 1950’s and grew to 29 distinct rights. The Ontario Residents’ Bill of Rights is embedded in our provincial legislation, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA), 2021, and accompanying Regulations (O. Reg. 246/22)

All long-term care homes in Ontario (including those formerly known as nursing homes, municipal homes for the aged, and charitable homes) are governed by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act. The requirements in the LTCHA ensure that residents of these homes receive safe, consistent, and high-quality resident-centered care in settings where residents feel at home, are treated with respect, and have the supports and services they need for their health and well-being.

Residents’ Councils review and promote the Residents’ Bill of Rights. The following resources are some of the supports available to provide a deeper understanding of the rights.

Access the English Residents’ Bill of Rights here

To access an English video/audio version of the Residents’ Bill of Rights click here.

To access translations of the Residents’ Bill of Rights in different languages, click here.

To learn more about enhancing Residents’ Bill of Rights Education at your home, check our Through Our Eyes