Od-042224 Yale Swallow Screen: Accurate Administration, Clinical Judgment, and Patient Safety
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
In September 2025, the Yale Swallow Protocol was implemented as the standard Nurse Swallow Screen ... show more
Objectives
- Demonstrate appropriate nursing clinical judgment when determining patient eligibility for the screen.
- Describe the step-by-step process for proper administration of the 3-ounce water swallow test.
- Explain the purpose and clinical significance of the Yale Swallow Screen in identifying patients at risk for aspiration.
- Identify clear pass versus fail criteria, including subtle and commonly overlooked signs of aspiration risk.
- Recognize the patient safety implications of inaccurate screening, including risk for aspiration pneumonia, delayed care, and adverse outcomes.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Lauren Zando
Organization
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital