Pathway 3 Beds for Hospital Discharge

Published

30 October 2024

Place of performance

UKK23

Lots

1

Notice number

035125-2024

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-04b271

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 85000000Health and social work services

Description

Somerset Intermediate Care Service is looking to open a test and learn pilot to help us look at new approaches for commissioning our Pathway 3 beds. Hospital discharge is the final stage in an individual's journey through hospital following the completion of their acute medical care, when they leave an acute setting and move to an environment best suited to meet any ongoing health and care needs they may have. This can range from going home with little or no additional care (simple discharge), to a short-term package of home-based or bed-based care and recovery support in the community, pending assessment of any longer-term care needs. Whether at home or in a community setting, individuals should be discharged to the best place for them to continue recovery (if needed) in a safe, appropriate and timely way. Other than in exceptional circumstances, no one should be discharged directly into a permanent care home placement for the first time without first giving them an opportunity to recover in a temporary placement before assessing their long-term needs. People do not have the legislative right to remain in a hospital bed if they no longer require care in that setting, including to …

Official publications

• FTS · 035125-2024 · 30 October 2024

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