20Q: In the Thick of It - The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

Name: 20Q: In the Thick of It - The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)
Price: 129.00 USD
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Rating: 4 (3311 reviews)

Course: #10756Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 3311 Reviews

The importance of using IDSSI to provide standardized language when speaking about texture modification is discussed in this course. Comparisons of IDDSI and the National Dysphagia Diet (NDD), as well as IDDSI standards for pediatric vs. adult patients are presented. Additionally, potential barriers, solutions, and frequently asked questions related to implementation of IDDSI are described.

20Q with Ann Kummer Dysphagia (Adult) Peds Feeding and Swallowing

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Course Type: Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the importance of using consistent and standardized language when discussing texture-modified dysphagia diets.
After this course, participants will be able to identify similarities and differences between IDDSI and the NDD.
After this course, participants will be able to list potential barriers and corresponding solutions to issues posed during the transition to using the IDDSI framework.
After this course, participants will be able to describe the main differences in IDDSI for pediatric vs adult patients.

Course created on December 6, 2023

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Presented By

Jennifer Raminick
MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Jen Raminick graduated from California State University, Long Beach and has been a speech-language pathologist at CHOC Children’s for 8+ years. She has earned her Board-Certified Specialist accreditation in Swallowing and has multiple leadership roles in the hospital, including a chair of the Clinical Practice Committee to guide patient care. She has mentored graduate students and fellow therapists, with an emphasis on MBSS and acute inpatient competency. At CHOC, she has led a committee to implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, providing guidance and education to multiple departments throughout the hospital. She has also worked on a team to write a grant for Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing equipment and is working to develop a comprehensive FEES program. She has been both a national and regional speaker, presenting at the California and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s annual conventions covering topics such as feeding on High Flow Nasal Cannula and implementing the IDDSI.

Danielle Ward
MA CCC-SLP

Danielle graduated from California State University, Long Beach and has been a pediatric speech-language pathologist for over six years. She has spent most of her career working at a pediatric acute care hospital where she has experience working with infants and children with a variety of feeding, swallowing, and communication disorders. Danielle has experience as a member of the clinical practice council to promote quality patient care and has been a clinical instructor and mentor to graduate students and guest lecturer to undergraduate students. Danielle has presented both regionally and nationally on topics such as curriculum-based language intervention, word-retrieval in individuals with aphasia, and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI). Danielle co-led her hospital in the implementation of the newly established IDDSI. Under Danielle’s guidance, her hospital was proud to be one of the pioneer children’s hospitals to successfully implement the IDDSI framework.

Presenter Disclosure: Jen Raminick - FInancial: In her employment at Children's Hospital of Orange County, Jen Raminick has led a committee to facilitate IDDSI implementation. She has been a paid speaker on this topic. Nonfinancial: Jen is a board-certified specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.
Danielle Ward - Financial: In her employment at a pediatric acute care hospital, Danielle Ward has co-led a committee to facilitate IDDSI implementation. She has been a paid speaker on this topic. Nonfinancial: No relevant relationships to disclose.

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