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Conquering IDDSI: Successes & Challenges
Are you ready to take your IDDSI implementation efforts to the next level? Join us for an insightful webinar designed for healthcare professionals who are seeking practical, real-world strategies to enhance dysphagia care. Our featured speaker, Amy Ryan MS, CCC-SLP, MRMC, will delve into proven approaches for integrating IDDSI across multidisciplinary teams, overcoming common barriers, and optimizing patient outcomes. Whether you're refining your current practices or scaling implementation across a department or facility, this webinar will equip you with actionable tools and case-based insights to support your goals.
* This webinar is for RDs, DTRs, SLPs and CDMs interested in learning about IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) implementation. Basic IDDSI knowledge is recommended prior to attending this webinar.
A webinar kit will be mailed to you with supplies for IDDSI testing.
This webinar costs $25.00. Please see below for more information.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
1.5 Hour Webinar
- 11:00 am - 12:30 PM Pacific
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 PM Mountain
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM Central
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 PM Eastern
Professional Credits Available:
- 1.5 CEUs for RDs
- 1.5 CEUs for DTRs
- 1.5 CEUs for CDMs
- 0.15 ASHA CEUs for SLPs
About:
Please register by Thursday, July 3, 2025, to secure your spot and ensure the testing kits are delivered in advance of the webinar.
Registration confirmation and webinar details will be sent via email. If you do not receive the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is limited to the first 500 registrants. USA and Canada Residents Only.
Questions?
Email Liz Fiala at
liz.fiala@simplythick.com
Agenda
- 1:00 pm (5 min) - Introduction
- 1:05 pm (5 min) - IDDSI Implementation at SSM Health
- 1:10 pm (10 min) - Defining IDDSI; Gathering your Team
- 1:20 pm (10 min) - IDDSI Documentation & EHR Integration
- 1:30 pm (10 min) - IDDSI Process for Recipe Testing
- 1:40 pm (10 min) - Implementing Recipe Changes
- 1:50 pm (10 min) - Preparing to go Live with IDDSI
- 2:00 pm (15 min) - Post Implementation Learnings
- 2:15 pm (15 min) - Questions & Answers
Learner Objectives
- Participants will demonstrate the ability to analyze and assess options for IDDSI implementation.
- Participants will verbalize the “what” and “why” of IDDSI by stating three potential barriers to its implementation, paired with possible solutions.
- Participants will describe how to utilize IDDSI Food/Drink Testing Skills as it applies to their setting.
- Participants will connect IDDSI implementation practices with quality improvement standards to establish a sustainable program.
Speakers & Moderator Disclosures
Amy Ryan, MS, CCC-SLP, MRMC
Financial Disclosures:
Amy is an employee of SSM Health Rehabilitation Network (Select Medical) and receives salary from SSM Health Rehabilitation Network (Select Medical).
Amy is receiving an honorarium from SimplyThick, LLC, for her time and expertise in presenting this webinar. However, SimplyThick, LLC does not influence the material or viewpoints expressed. All opinions and information presented are those of the speaker alone.
Non-financial Disclosures:
Amy is a Board member of Mid-County YMCA a branch of the Gateway Region YMCA.
Amy is a Board member of Midwestern Adult Communication Disorders Group (MACDG), based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Click here to view Amy Ryan’s CV.
John Holahan, BS, MBA
Financial Disclosures:
John receives salary and has ownership interests in SimplyThick, LLC and Modern Dysphagia Cooking.
Non-financial Disclosures:
John is a member of IDDSI reference groups US & CANADA, Volunteer Position.
SimplyThick, LLC is a supporter of IDDSI but I, "John" do not receive financial compensation for this.
Click here to view John Holahan’s CV.
Elizabeth Fiala
Financial Disclosures:
Elizabeth is an employee of SimplyThick, LLC and receives salary from SimplyThick.
Non-financial Disclosures:
SimplyThick, LLC is a supporter of IDDSI but I, "Elizabeth" do not receive financial compensation for this.
Click here to view Liz Fiala’s CV.
Course Financial Disclosures:
This course was funded by SimplyThick, LLC, but does not have any input into the direction or content of IDDSI.
Thank you for your interest in our webinar series. Registration for this webinar is closed. Please check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SimplyThickGel for announcements about our upcoming Continued Education opportunities.
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