Addressing Feeding Related Errors and Dysphagia Management in an Inpatient Hospice
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To reduce feeding-related errors in inpatient services to <15% in each observation domain. Comprehensive measures improve dysphagia care and reduce feeding errors in hospice settings.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Clinical Practice Improvement, Lean Methodology, Value Based Care, Safe Care, End-Of-Life Care, Hospice Care
About this Content
Aims
To reduce feeding-related errors in inpatient services to <15% in each observation domain.
Background
High feeding-related errors and dysphagia impact patient safety and quality of life.
Methods
Standardized headboard labels, workflows, and meal ordering procedures across hospice settings.
Results
Achieved <15% feeding-related errors and >85% concurrence rates for diet-fluid accuracy and utensils usage.
Conclusion
Comprehensive measures improve dysphagia care and reduce feeding errors in hospice settings.
Lessons Learnt
Staff engagement, regular audits, and multidisciplinary collaboration ensure sustainability and success.
Additional Information
Community Care Excellence Awards 2022: Gold Award
Keywords
Dysphagia, Feeding Errors, Hospice Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | ASSISI Hospice, Singapore University of Technology and Design, National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Speech Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Su-yen |
Project Member(s) | Loh Soon Yue |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Tan Su-yen - tan.su-yen@assisihospice.org.sg