This course discusses how SLPs can navigate scenarios when patients decline conventional dysphagia recommendations. How to discuss goals of care with patients and caregivers, compare conventional and palliative dysphagia management techniques, and use a decision tree for real-world guidance, leading to two distinct care pathways are also described.
Live Webinar
Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; SAC/1.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the four key medical ethical principles, informed consent, decision-making capacity, and their connection to dysphagia management.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify six clinical indicators for a dysphagia goals of care discussion.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the seven steps involved in conducting a dysphagia goals of care discussion.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Ethical considerations for dysphagia management |
| 20-35 Minutes | Conventional dysphagia management |
| 35-50 Minutes | Introduction to the Dysphagia Pathways Program |
| 50-65 Minutes | Dysphagia Pathways Program Decision Tree |
| 65-80 Minutes | Goals of care discussions |
| 80-85 Minutes | Documentation |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Mechelle Motsinger
MA CCC-SLP
Mechelle Motsinger is a Speech-Language Pathologist and adjunct professor in communication sciences who holds a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Currently serving as a clinician in acute care at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Mechelle's professional portfolio extends beyond clinical practice.
In addition to her clinical role, Mechelle excels as a copywriter and has served as an adjunct professor. Mechelle is the author of the Dysphagia Pathways Program, which was recently published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. This program has garnered national recognition, having been presented at the American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, as well as at various universities and hospitals statewide.
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Financial: Mechelle Motsinger has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Non-financial: Mechelle is the author of the Dysphagia Pathways Program, which was recently published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine and will be presented today.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.5 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
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