FOI 1704 - Virtual Wards
FOI Reference Number:
1704
Request
We would like to get the following data on the contracts your ICB has with independent providers :
· Do you use virtual wards in your trusts? (Y/N)
· If you are not currently using virtual wards, are you planning on using them in the future?
· How many virtual ward beds do you have?
· Can you please specify how many virtual wards you have by speciality (respiratory care, cardiology care, diabetes care, stroke care, renal care, pre/post operative care services, other)?
· How many patients have been admitted in virtual wards in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022?
· Which virtual ward software providers do you work with?
· Do you have the values and durations of the contracts with the virtual ward software providers for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022?
Response
Date: 22 November 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – DECISION NOTICE
Dear Sir / Madam,
FOI Reference Number: 1704
We are currently entering the implementation stage for Virtual Wards across Derbyshire providers. It is planned virtual wards will commence in December this year. Therefore most of the questions below are not applicable.
We are currently engaged in a procurement process for the digital enablement and therefore at this stage unable to confirm what the software will be and the values and duration of the contract.
We would like to get the following data on the contracts your ICB has with independent providers:
1. Do you use virtual wards in your trusts? (Y/N)
No.
2. If you are not currently using virtual wards, are you planning on using them in the future?
Yes.
3. How many virtual ward beds do you have?
Not applicable at this stage.
4. Can you please specify how many virtual wards you have by speciality (respiratory care, cardiology care, diabetes care, stroke care, renal care, pre/post operative care services, other)?
Not applicable at this stage.
5. How many patients have been admitted in virtual wards in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022?
Not applicable at this stage.
6. Which virtual ward software providers do you work with?
Not applicable at this stage.
7. Do you have the values and durations of the contracts with the virtual ward software providers for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022?
Not applicable at this stage.
I hope that this answers your queries with the information we currently hold, but if I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Kathryn Jacklin
FOI Officer
Derby and Derbyshire ICB
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