Hydrate for Health
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
Encourage optimal hydration to reduce dehydration effects, including skin dryness, constipation, confusion, infections, and. Improved hydration awareness and practices reduced dehydration risks.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
Encourage optimal hydration to reduce dehydration effects, including skin dryness, constipation, confusion, infections, and falls.
Background
Dehydration in elderly residents caused functional and long-term health problems.
Methods
Conducted training, implemented fluid rounds with standardized cups, and monitored intake/output for high-risk residents.
Results
Improved fluid consumption, reduced constipation, and enhanced skin conditions and satisfaction.
Conclusion
Improved hydration awareness and practices reduced dehydration risks.
Lessons Learnt
Teamwork, leadership, and good communication were key to achieving project goals.
Keywords
Hydration, Fluid Intake, Elderly Care, Nursing Home, Preventive Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Mylene Patacsil |
Project Member(s) | Tan Shi Ling Serene |
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Mylene Patacsil - mylenep71@yahoo.com.sg