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FOI 5544 Winter Plan

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November 9, 2017

Last updated: November 9, 2017

Winter Plan 

  1. How many extra beds will the trust need this winter to meet demand? How does this differ to the numbers for the previous winter (2016-17)?

The Trust has identified the potential need to open up to an additional 36 flex beds across all sites over the winter period.

  1. How many extra staff will you take on to meet extra demand on services this winter? How does this compare to last year?

The Trust anticipates requiring up to 47 WTE staff to operate these additional beds.  This is dependent on how many beds are required and how long they remain open for.

  1. How much will your winter plan cost to implement this year? How does this compare to 2016-17?

In the period December 16 to March 17 the Trust incurred costs related to the winter plan of £2.32m. The approved winter plan for 2017-18 stands at £1.783m although a further £0.65m of schemes are currently under consideration and likely to proceed.

  1. Please include a link/attachment of your 2017-18 winter plans.

Please see attached document Winter Plan 2017-18

  1. How many delayed transfer of care days did you have in August 2017 (the latest available).

2,098 DTOC Days

What is your delayed transfer rate (%)?

3.1%

How does this compare to the numbers in winter 2016-17 please?

What is your monthly target in numbers and rate for winter 2017-18?

2.5%

 Cases of H3N2 (Influenza A)

  1. How many cases of h3n2 have been reported by the trust since August 1, 2017?
    4
  2. How many cases of flu have been reported by the trust since August 1, 2017?

Eight cases of flu A, 4 H3N2 and 4 H1N1

  1. Have there been any deaths due to h3n2 since August 1, 2017?

No

  1. If so, how many? Have there been any deaths due to flu since August 1, 2017? If so, how many?

Not Applicable.

Influenza Pandemic Plan

  1. Have you made any changes or updates to your influenza pandemic plan this year? If so, please include a link/attachment to this.

The pandemic flu plan is currently under review by the Trust to go for ratification at the December Emergency Planning Group. There are no significant changes to this years plan. The current plan was ratified in Dec 2016.

 

 

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