Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the extension of the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for adult care home placements and noted that a new commissioning model for care homes is being developed and will be considered in summer 2024.
summary: The decision is about extending the Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for Residential and Nursing Care Home placements to ensure quality care and sufficient capacity for vulnerable citizens who cannot live independently.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System for adult care home placements.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the impact on vulnerable citizens' well-being, potential concerns about the quality of care, the financial implications for the council and care providers, and the adequacy of the care home market to meet local needs.
affected_stakeholders: Vulnerable citizens requiring care home placements, care home providers, council taxpayers, local healthcare systems, and council members.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision, but as it involves public health and social care, it may have underlying political implications.
URL: https://moderngov.staffordshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3693
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Extension to the Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for the supply of Residential and Nursing Care Home placements, and development, procurement and implementation of a new commissioning model
Content: ?? ?? “Ensuring timely access to care home placements, for people who can no longer be safely supported to live independently, is an essential part of ensuring the health and well-being of some of our most vulnerable citizens. Having a care home market, which is contracted with the Council, ensures quality of care and capacity is available to meet the needs of the people we support.”??? ?? Mike Wilcox, Cabinet Member for Health and Care? ?? Reasons for the Decision – To consider an extension to the Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement for the supply of Residential and Nursing Care Home placements. Decision – (a) That an extension to the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for adult care home placements be approved. (b) That it be noted that a new commissioning model for care homes is in the final stages of development and that it will be brought to Cabinet for consideration in summer 2024.
Date of Decision: March 20, 2024