IN THIS BITE:
- Official launch date for IDDSI in USA and Territories
- IDDSI and Sponsors at FNCE 2018
- Level 7 - Regular Easy to Chew
- New Resources
- IDDSI in Paediatrics
- IDDSI Flow Test Syringe in Europe
- Upcoming Webinar
- IDDSI Translations
- IDDSI on the Move
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MAY 01, 2019 OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE FOR IDDSI IMPLEMENTATION IN US AND TERRITORIES
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The Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition (AND) announced
May 1, 2019
as the official launch date for IDDSI implementation in the United States and territories. The announcement was made at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE 2018) in Washington DC. AND has fully committed to supporting its members to transition to IDDSI.
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Peter Lam, IDDSI Co-Chair & Diane Enos, Chief Learning Officer AND
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Brenda Richardson, Past Chair ANDPAC & DHCC DPG, Nicki Barrett, Manager, Learning Initiatives AND, Jan Duivestein, IDDSI Board of Director celebrating May 1, 2019 launch at IDDSI Booth
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Proud IDDSI sponsors at FNCE 2018
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Announcing: Level 7 Regular Easy to Chew
In response to the many requests for a label and testing method for foods that are “soft” but with no particle size restriction, we are pleased to announce
Level 7 Regular Easy to Chew.
This new subcategory of Level 7 is designed to meet the needs of individuals who do not have dysphagia or increased choking risk but might benefit from softer choices.
We will have detailed descriptors and testing methods documents available soon.
As a preview, here is some information about
Level 7 Regular Easy to Chew:
- It is not a “new level” in the IDDSI framework but is considered a subcategory of Level 7
- The reason it is a subcategory of Level 7 is that it is intended for individuals who do not have swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) or and increased choking risk but may require softer foods for other reasons (choice, recent illness, temporary mouth or jaw pain).
- This level is suitable for individuals who have the ability to regulate bite size and their pace of eating and do not exhibit mealtime behaviors that might increase their choking risk
- Foods should be soft and tender and can be cut or separated easily with the side of a fork or spoon.
- Foods do not need to be cut or presented in any specific particle size.
Results from our survey are being prepared for publication submission – stay tuned...
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IDDSI IN THE WORLD OF PEDIATRICS
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IDDSI Board Members were very pleased to be invited to provide a workshop on the IDDSI framework and implementation at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 24, 2018. In addition to onsite participants from Holland Bloorview and other local pediatric facilities, there were 18 additional pediatric sites from around Ontario that joined by Telehealth technology for the workshop. We are very excited about the potential implementation of the IDDSI across this large pediatric network. Our thanks to the Feeding Team and management at Holland Bloorview for the support and organization of this event.
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MORE NEW RESOURCES
Our newest resource is a fold out IDDSI Testing reference card showing the framework and new picture testing methods for both drinks and food along with a sizing chart for particle size. The card was introduced at FNCE 2018 and attendees raved about how helpful and useful the reference card is.
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Taking the Fear out of IDDSI - from Science to Practical Application
Join CSNM for an upcoming webinar this November featuring Carol Donovan RD, President of Seasons Care Dietitian Network and Chair Elect of Dietitians of Canada.
This webinar will focus on key strategies to consider in your facility to help initiate this change at the home level and not specifically on the IDDSI framework and testing tools. We recommend you go online to www.iddsi.org and review the literature and resources to prepare for this webinar.
This webinar is being offered on multiple days and different times to accommodate different locations:
- November 5th, 2018- Canada and Europe - REGISTER
- November 7th/8th, 2018 - Canada, Asia, Australia, Middle East - REGISTER
- November 19th/20th, 2018 - Canada and Europe - REGISTER
- November 23rd, 2018 - Canada and Europe - REGISTER
If you missed any of
our last webinar
Myths & Truths about Modifying Foods for IDDSI Levels presented by
Preston Walker & James Ball
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or any of our previous webinars – you can watch them on our
YouTube channel.
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SOURCING IDDSI FLOW TEST SYRINGES IN THE UK AND EUROPE
We are aware that currently, 10 ml syringes of the correct size are difficult to obtain in the UK and Europe.
IDDSI is working hard on finding a longer term solution. In the interim, if you live in the UK or Europe,
we recommend you contact your thickener representative regarding obtaining syringes
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Announcing our newest translation –
DUTCH
. A huge thank you to the dedicated team in Belgium and the Netherlands who have been working hard on this translation.
This brings our total of 8 completed translations of the IDDSI Descriptors and the IDDSI Testing Methods to date. We have an additional 17 languages in the translation process.
Languages currently up for review include: Arabic, German, Greek, Japanese, Russian and Vietnamese.
Are you fluent in any of these languages? If so, please consider reviewing these documents and adding any comments or suggestions for the translation before final posting.
We now have an easier online-based translation feedback form.
Please take a moment and see if a language you are fluent in is available for review. Your comments, thoughts and suggestions are always appreciated!
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- October 2018 SASLHA conference-Capetown South Africa
- October 2018.community care giver training on IDDSI – Ngwelezana South Africa
- October 2018 – Keynote address on IDDSI at the Biomouth Conference, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ
- October 2018 – Pediatric Dysphagia Series Conference, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- October 2018 – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Washington, DC, USA
- October 2018 – Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare, Sydney, Australia
- October 2018 – Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Fall Conference, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- October 2018 – Speech & Hearing British Columbia, Victoria, BC, CAN
- October 2018 – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital – Toronto, Ontario.
- November 2018 – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA, USA
- November 2018 – Iowa AND Conference, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Please let us know what you are doing in your part of the world. We would be happy to share it with the rest of the world.
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IDDSI welcomes Lassonde (Quebec, Canada) as a new Silver sponsor!
Lassonde Hydra+ is a leader in delivering high-quality health and nutrition products, with superior taste, recognized and recommended to improve health and wellness across North America.
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