Is Your Team
Meeting
Swallowing
Safety
Standards?

1. All staff can identify signs of swallowing difficulty. (e.g. coughing, wet voice, food refusal)

Yes

No

Not Sure

2. Each resident with swallowing difficulties has a current swallowing assessment report on file.

Yes

No

Not Sure

3. Our kitchen team knows each resident’s IDDSI level for food and fluid.

Yes

No

Not Sure

4. IDDSI flow tests are conducted regularly for thickened fluids.

Yes

No

Not Sure

5. Texture-modified foods are prepared correctly according to IDDSI guidelines.

Yes

No

Not Sure

6. IDDSI training is completed yearly and after major staff changes.

Yes

No

Not Sure

7. Staff always check food trays for correct textures before serving.

Yes

No

Not Sure

8. Nurses and carers follow feeding strategies recommended by the speech pathologist.

Yes

No

Not Sure

9. Mealtime plans are clearly documented and accessible to all care staff.

Yes

No

Not Sure

10. Residents are seated upright at 90° during meals and drinks.

Yes

No

Not Sure

11. Residents remain upright for at least 30 minutes after meals.

Yes

No

Not Sure

12. Staff supervise residents who require assistance when eating or drinking.

Yes

No

Not Sure

13. Staff do not rush residents and allow adequate time during meals.

Yes

No

Not Sure

14. There is a clear process for managing what visitors give to residents with swallowing difficulties.

Yes

No

Not Sure

15. Thickened drinks are labelled clearly and consistently.

Yes

No

Not Sure

16. There is a process in place to review swallowing status after incidents. (e.g. coughing/choking)

Yes

No

Not Sure

17. New or agency staff are briefed on mealtime safety procedures.

Yes

No

Not Sure

18. Family members are educated and involved in supporting mealtime safety.

Yes

No

Not Sure

19. Staff know when and how to refer to a speech pathologist.

Yes

No

Not Sure

20. The team feels confident and supported in managing residents with swallowing difficulties.

Yes

No

Not Sure

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