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International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

Thanks to the generous support of Hormel health Labs, this complimentary Live Webinar was held on March 21, 2019.

For “Live” Participants
If you listened to the live webinar, scroll down to bottom of page for handouts and Q&A document.

To obtain Certificate –
1. Click on “Add Test to Your Account” (scroll down the page).
2. Click on “Member Area” and then “Test/Certificates”.
3. Access the Test (which simply asks you to confirm you participated in the webinar), complete the Evaluation, and print your Certificate

The International Dysphagia Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) has been endorsed for May 2019 implementation in the United States. This webinar will describe what this means regarding “best practice” expectations from key professional organizations and regulatory agencies for long term care. A discussion of the IDDSI framework overview along with recommended steps in team collaboration for successful transition/implementation will be provided.

After attending this session attendees will be able to:

Identify recommendations and regulatory requirements from key professional organizations and government for IDDSI implementation in the US
Describe the IDDSI framework and recommendations for transitioning dysphagia programs.
Discuss team collaboration and resources to assist in successful implementation.

This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs, CDEs and CDMs

CDR Activity Number: Live 146679
Activity Type: 171 Live Webinar OR 175 Recorded Pre-Approved CPE
CPE Level: 2

Suggested CDR Learning Needs Codes:

3050 Feeding, swallowing, dentition
5040 Medical Nutrition Therapy: Long-Term, Intermediate, Assisted Living
5210 Dysphagia
7100 Institution/regulatory policies and procedures

Suggested Performance Indicators:

1.5.1 Stays current of, complies with and models national, state and local legislation, policies and standards.
3.2.2 Evaluates and incorporates individual and target group needs and requirements in order to develop menu items.
8.3.1 Maintains the knowledge and skill to manage a variety of disease states and clinical conditions.
8.3.6 Keeps abreast of current nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trends.

Note: Numerous Other Learning Needs Codes and Performance Indicators May Apply.

CBDM

This course has been submitted for approval by the Certifying Board of Dietary Managers (CDBM).

Hours: 1.5 General CE

Approval Number: Pending

Each CDM in attendance will be required to report their CE hours by logging into their online account at www.ANFPonline.org.

CDMs are to retain a copy of the certificate of completion in the event they are audited.

Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, CD is president of Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, CD, LLC. She is a well-known leader in the field of dietetics, a nationally acclaimed speaker, author, LTC nutrition-legal expert and consultant to health care providers. She conducts nationwide nutrition seminars for clinical nutrition and food service professionals, and provides crisis management consultation in LTC facilities having Level G and Serious and Immediate Jeopardy citations in Nutrition and Hydration.

Brenda has been very active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as past chair of DHCC and the Academy Political Action Committee; she served on the Academy Positions Committee, IMPACT ACT Task Force and CMS Workgroup; and currently serves on the Finance and Audit Committee.

Disclosures: Brenda is on the advisory council and a consultant to Hormel Health Labs.

Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S has over 20 years of experience as a medical speech-language pathologist, specializing in dysphagia since 1995, when she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She obtained her Board Certification as a Swallowing Specialist in 2012. In 2014, she started SwallowStudy.com, which is a dysphagia resource for patients and professionals. Karen has worked in acute care, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home health care. She currently works at two different hospitals in the Boston area, owns her own dysphagia consulting business, performs peer reviews and presentations, and provides dysphagia expert services to companies and law firms. She has been awarded the ASHA Award for Continuing Education 5 times. She is an active member of ASHA, the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders, and the Dysphagia Research Society.