Pr-042225 Yale Swallow Screen: Accurate Administration, Clinical Judgment, and Patient Safety.
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In September 2025, the Yale Swallow Protocol was implemented as the standard Nurse Swallow Screen to assess patients for aspiration risk. This evidence-based screening tool relies heavily on nursing clinical judgment and proper administration of the 3-ounce water swallow test to determine whether a patient passes or fails.
This educational video was created to reinforce best practices and ensure consistent, accurate screening. This course reviews the importance of correct step-by-step administration of the water test, appropriate use of nursing judgment, and recognition of commonly overlooked signs of failure.
Accurate completion of the Yale Swallow Screen is essential to preventing aspiration, reducing complications, and ensuring timely speech therapy referrals.
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