Safe and Fast Thickened Fluids Preparation for Dysphagia Residents
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
Achieve 100% accuracy in thickened fluids preparation; reduce preparation time by 50% (3 to 1.5 minutes). Standardized preparation ensures safety, quality, and significant time savings in care delivery.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Rehabilitative Care, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care, Productivity, Cost Saving, Time Saving, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Achieve 100% accuracy in thickened fluids preparation; reduce preparation time by 50% (3 to 1.5 minutes).
Background
Dysphagia in nursing home residents led to risks due to inconsistent fluid preparation methods.
Methods
Developed preparation charts, marked resident cups, implemented IDDSI flow tests, and surveyed staff.
Results
Achieved 100% accuracy; reduced preparation time to 1 minute, saving $30,660 annually by minimizing waste.
Conclusion
Standardized preparation ensures safety, quality, and significant time savings in care delivery.
Lessons Learnt
Visual aids and continuous updates improve staff adherence and reduce errors.
Additional Information
Featured at CHALK Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Rehabilitative Care, Dysphagia, Fluid Preparation
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) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Speech Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Clarice Chia |
Project Member(s) | Tania Teo |
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Project Attachment
C_86_KWSH_CHALK_2022_Safe_and_Fast_Thickened_Fluids_Preparation_for_Dysphagia_Residents.pdf