Dysphagia Hydration Station

Managing dysphagia is complex due to the varying degrees of swallowing difficulties and the different conditions that can accompany it. Thickened fluids are one of several treatment options, offering benefits such as reduced aspiration risk, which in turn can decrease the incidence of respiratory infections.

Addressing these operational and financial challenges, the introduction of automated systems like the Dysphagia Hydration Station is revolutionising care delivery. This system offers pre-programmed beverages that meet International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) levels 1-4, with the press of a button. Its ability to dispense both hot and cold drinks in a wide selection of flavours — including specialty coffees — not only ensures patient safety and consistency but also caters to individual preferences, thereby enhancing feelings of inclusion and well-being among patients.

The Dysphagia Hydration Station reduces the need for manual drink mixing, thus lowering labour costs and the physical strain on clinical staff. With its simple maintenance and eco-friendly features, the system aligns with current healthcare priorities of reducing waste and operational costs while improving patient care. Feedback from service users has been overwhelmingly positive, with most patients reporting increased satisfaction with their ability to choose from a variety of flavours and the quality of the drinks provided.

The Dysphagia Hydration Station is now available in all healthcare sectors, and Refreshment Systems is offering a free demonstration for professionals and healthcare settings to try it out.

For more information on pricing and product specifications, please visit the official website at www.refreshmentsystems.co.uk.