Adopting the new 2019 International Modified Textured Diet and Thickened Fl...
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Adopting the new International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Australian thickened fluids and texture modified diet standards are changing from May 1st 2019. This practical workshop aims to empower kitchen, catering and clinical teams to understand dysphagia and the new standards and implement the new dysphagia diet standards in their workplace.
Presented by
Bernadette Dutton - Principal Speech Pathologist - Loqui Speech Pathology (National Speech Pathology Aged Care and Community Service Provider)
Workshop content
- What is Dysphagia? Including videos of normal and impaired swallowing
- The new International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) - Diets for people with swallowing disorders
- IDDSI explained and demystified
- Practical hands on workshop for thickened fluid and texture modified diet compliance testing
- Thickened fluids and the introduction of a 4th thickened fluid level
- IDDSI - new food category "Normal with Restrictions - Easy Chew Diet"
- Highlighting and comparing food particle size changes in the 'current' Australian Modified Food Standards to the 'new' IDDSI Standards
- Understanding new labelling of IDDSI codes
- How IDDSI will compare and impact diet ordering and entry
Workshop includes
- Workbook
- Morning tea
- Free Parking
Workshop suitable for
- People who are supporting and providing dysphagia diets in their workplace
- Catering managers and chefs
- Catering organisations
- Food service providers and teams
- Clinical managers
Cost
- $165 + GST
- Limited to 30 people
All questions and enquiries please contact Loqui Speech Pathology
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