Nursing Interim Beds in Aberdeen City Care Homes

Description

12 bedded unit for interim beds and a 5 bedded unit for interim beds in Aberdeen City for Aberdeen City Residents (Nursing) Lot 1: 12 bedded unit - Nursing Interim Beds Interim nursing bed units may be required to provide interim support for short term care for primarily older adults, although the ability to vary the care inspectorate for under 65’s would also be required. These beds are to support the flow of people moving out of hospital placements while awaiting onward care placements or moving home, which best meet the individuals specific care requirements/ needs and or preferences, including palliative and end of life care. These interim beds would also be available to support people who may require additional support from the community instead of hospital admissions (admission avoidance). The interim beds would be required for a 12 month period. Additional capacity to support during periods of surge would be beneficial but would only be on a spot purchase arrangement. Lot 2: 5 bedded unit - Nursing Interim Beds Interim nursing bed units may be required to provide interim support for short term care for primarily older adults, although the ability to vary the care inspectorate for under 65’s would also be required. These beds are to support the flow of people moving out of hospital placements while awaiting onward care placements or moving home, which best meet the individuals specific care requirements/ needs and or preferences, including palliative and end of life care. These interim beds would also be available to support people who may require additional support from the community instead of hospital admissions (admission avoidance). The interim beds would be required for a 12 month period. Additional capacity to support during periods of surge would be beneficial but would only be on a spot purchase arrangement.