Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

Description

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area. Lot 1: The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home for Older People environment within the Falkirk Council area. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be from 1st December to 31st March 2023. At the option of the Council the framework may be extended by up to a further 12 months. The period of call off contracts from the framework are not limited to the framework period. Additional information: Providers will be paid the National Care Home Contract rate plus an additional 67.00 GBP per resident per week. Falkirk HSCP reserve the right to negotiate with Providers.