Easy Chew Roti: Bread for Easy to Chew Diet
Care Process & Redesign
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
Provide bread for patients who prefer softer food without swallowing problems. Bread was successfully added as a permanent option for "Easy to Chew" diets, enhancing satisfaction.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction, Productivity, Time Saving
About this Content
Aims
Provide bread for patients who prefer softer food without swallowing problems.
Background
Bread was not available for patients on softer diets (non-dysphagic), causing workflow delays.
Methods
Audited diet processes, tested steamed bread, and included it as a permanent menu item in EMOS.
Results
Patient satisfaction improved; messages about bread requests dropped to zero; workflow simplified, saving 6.6 hours/month.
Conclusion
Bread was successfully added as a permanent option for "Easy to Chew" diets, enhancing satisfaction.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary teamwork ensured patient needs were balanced with safety and workflow improvements.
Additional Information
Awarded Clinical Experience Improvement Award (Silver)
Keywords
Dysphagia, Soft Diet, Patient Satisfaction, Workflow Optimization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Yishun Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Chan S.M. |
Project Member(s) | Shue B.Z. |
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Project Attachment
C_24_YCH_CCEA_2023_Easy_Chew_Roti_Bread_for_Easy_to_Chew_Diet.pdf