Rapid Community Service.

Descriptions

The Wirral Intermediate Care Rapid Community Service has, as its primary function, the prevention of admission to hospital or facilitation of discharge from hospital through a rapid, co-ordinated response and by operating 7 days a week. This service comprises provision of Intermediate Care and Transitional Care bed provision. This service specification outlines the main aims of this provision, the services to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community.Providers must take into consideration the underlying principles of the Care Act 2014 in the delivery of this service. The key principles of the Act include the following:— promoting individual wellbeing,— preventing people's care and support needs from becoming more serious,— promoting integration of care and support with health services,— providing information and advice,— promoting diversity and quality in provision of services,— public, private and community sector partners co-operating effectively.Key service outcomes.a) Individuals regain their optimum independence and mobility following an episode of ill-health, an injury or an exacerbation of a long-term condition, leading to less dependency on formal services and tailored on-going support at the least intrusive level.b) People feel that their care is personalised and their quality of life is improved.c) People feel that their choice and control are prioritised to meet their individual needs and preferences.d) People are more confident and able to be supported in a community setting.e) People are protected from avoidable harm and risk whilst in the care of the Rapid Community Service; but supported to take positive risks.f) People assume personal responsibility for their recovery.g) Social value is maximised.