Brenda Rofick – Bridging the Gap for Successful Transition

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Brenda Rofick – Bridging the Gap for Successful Transition

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DYSPHAGIA DIET?

• Definitions and descriptions
• Overview of liquids
• The benefits of transitioning
• Problems, barriers, and solutions

DEFINING THE LEVELS – AS A WHOLE AND PER FOOD TYPE 

• Level 1: Pureed
• Level 2: Mechanically altered
• Level 3: Advanced
• Level 4 Regular
• Food Types: Breads. Cereals. Desserts. Fruit, vegetables. Potatoes. Starches. Meats and Proteins. Soups.
• Discussions “problem foods” What level are they at?
• Practice with real facility menus

TRANSITIONING YOUR TEAMS

• Members of the team
• Time-Order of operations and span
• To meet State Law requirements, menu extensions
• Converting current patients
• Advertising
• Training staff – what options are available and what works best for My facility or Choosing the The right training methods for Your facility
• Information and signs for facilities for Families
• Instructions for setting up and maintaining a kitchen
• Live training during meal pass

AFTER THE TRANSITION

• Continuous education for current and future staff
• Diet audits
• Information and resources for patients and their families

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Description:

Clinicians face challenges every day the difficult task of determining a patient’s most appropriate diet texture within a system that offers little to no direction as to which foods belong in which texture level. The National Dysphagia Diet is what you’re looking for for-a standardized method for determining which food belongs (and which don’t) in each diet level. This is a very useful system for many people. the It is not an easy task to train staff or change methods.

This recording was created to answer your questions. the standardized diet and the Transitioning your facility is a process. Not only will you learn about the different diet levels, but you’ll also receive helpful handouts and charts that show how to transition your facility. the It is easy to understand and provides useful information. Learn about the Transitioning to has many benefits and challenges. the National Dysphagia Diet system. And finally, you’ll be taken through the Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition at your facility.