Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Sue Stillman Linja, RDN, LD
Abstract: SLP’s and RD’s across the globe are challenged with learning a new system for dysphagia management - the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI). IDDSI was endorsed for implementation in the United States in 2019 and while some implemented early, the pandemic hit and left others struggling to even get started with the initiative. The research shows IDDSI provides the safest diet textures and liquid consistencies for your clients, so if you haven’t implemented this initiative yet, now is the time. Everyone is doin’ it!
This webinar will describe “best practice” expectations for implementation of IDDSI across the continuum of care. A discussion of the IDDSI framework overview along with recommended steps to successful implementation (no matter where you are in the process) will be provided. A IDDSI testing of foods will be demonstrated and you will get the chance to taste and test your own foods in this interactive session.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Describe the IDDSI framework, changes needed in systems/processes and the rationale for use by SLP’s across the continuum of care.
State the nutrition, hydration and food service challenges associated with preparation and serving of IDDSI diets and liquids.
Participate in tasting and testing of IDDSI foods/drinks in your own home/workplace for a better understanding of this initiative’s standards.
Sue Stillman Linja, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for nutrition and aging. Sue has spent the past 33 years of her career working in gerontology and in long term care — as a food and nutrition services director, state surveyor and a business owner and consultant. In addition to creating and implementing quality nutrition and menu services for her clients, Sue provided work for over 55 dietitians in 10 states as an owner of S&S Nutrition Network, Inc, LTC Nutrition Consulting and Nutrition and Wellness Associates. Sue started and chaired the Idaho IDDSI workgroup in 2017 and has been a sought-after speaker on this subject for the last 3 years.
Disclosures: The presenter owns S&S Nutrition Network, Inc, LTC Nutrition Consulting and Nutrition and Wellness Associates. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to report.
This program will be recorded for later viewing up to 14 days following the workshop. WSLHA will send out a link to the recording after the live session.
Intermediate Level – 0.15 ASHA CEUs
OSPI Clock Hours – 1.5
WSLHA charges a processing fee of $5.00 for ASHA CEUs ($7.00 non-members) and $5.00 for clock hours payable prior to the workshop.
Credits must be purchased prior to the program. Any requests for credits after the date of the workshop will be denied.
