Assistant Director – Commissioning, Performance and Transformation
Minutes:
The Assistant Director – Commissioning, Performance and Transformation provided a verbal update on the ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically in relation to care providers.
It was reported that although pressures on the care sector were easing, it was recognised that Covid-19 was still common in society, and Care Providers were still using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and utilising visiting arrangements for relatives. Members were informed that outbreaks were being managed in conjunction with the Infection Control Team, and that the Spring Booster vaccine was in the process of being rolled out to Care Home residents.
Members were advised that one of the greatest areas of scrutiny remained workforce capacity, and that the Rapid Response Service had been extended until June 2022. Members entered into discussion on the vaccine rollout to the remainder of the Care Sector and the Spring Booster.
RESOLVED – That the content of the update be noted.