Free Dysphagia Management Checklist for Aged Care

Good dysphagia management takes the whole team.

It starts with recognising and reporting swallowing concerns. It continues through assessment, clear recommendations, mealtime plans, kitchen preparation, IDDSI processes, meal service, staff support and review.

From the kitchen to the resident, every step in the workflow matters. Kitchen staff need clear instructions to prepare and identify meals correctly. Care and nursing staff need to know where to find current mealtime plans, how to provide the agreed support and when to escalate a concern. Managers need systems that help new and existing staff work consistently across every shift.

When one part of the process is unclear, staff can be left relying on memory, informal handover or guesswork. A simple review can help identify where your service is already strong and where more support may be useful.

Download the free Dysphagia Management Checklist for Aged Care Facilities here:

https://swallowing-dysphagia-support.kit.com/3ef7dd906e

The checklist is designed to help aged-care managers and teams review their current dysphagia management processes—from referral and documentation to food service, staff education and mealtime support.