IDDSI is starting off 2021 with a new look and news of many countries moving forward with IDDSI implementation. |
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If you have recently visited out IDDSI website, you will have noticed we have fantastic new look. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Air Whistle Media for helping us improve our website and making it easier and more accessible for users around the globe.
We have improved our search function, reorganized some pages and streamlined information to make it easier to locate resources and find out more about what is happening with IDDSI implementation in different countries around the world.
Important note: Some links have been replaced so please refer back to the website to download the most recent resources and documents.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is pleased to announce beginning October 2021, IDDSI will be the only texture-modified diet recognized by NCM®. Read the full announcement.
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Η International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (Διεθνής Πρωτοβουλία για την Τυποποίηση των Τροφών Δυσφαγίας) αναζητά εθελοντές για την δημιουργία Ελληνικής Ομάδας Αναφοράς που θα αντιπροσωπεύει τους ενδιαφερόμενους που ανήκουν στους επαγγελματίες υγείας, στα άτομα/φροντιστές ατόμων με δυσφαγία και αντιπροσώπους της βιομηχανίας τροφίμων. Προηγούμενη εμπειρία με το πλαίσιο IDDSI δεν είναι απαραίτητη. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και εγγραφή επικοινωνήστε στη διεύθυνση greece@iddsi.org
IDDSI is now seeking volunteers to be part of a new Greek Reference Group representing diverse stakeholders including health professionals, dysphagia patients and their care givers as well as food industry representatives. Previous involvement in IDDSI implementation is not necessary. For further information and application contact greece@iddsi.org
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O IDDSI está começando com um grupo de referência no Brasil! O primeiro passo envolve a atualização da tradução do material para disponibilizar todas as informações em português. Em seguida, começaremos a formar um grupo que trabalhará em conjunto para disseminar o IDDSI para diferentes profissões, instituições e todos os responsáveis pela promoção da segurança do paciente e melhor comunicação sobre texturas dos alimentos. Logo, abriremos inscrições para voluntários. Contate o Grupo de Referencia no Brasil pelo email: brazil@iddsi.org
IDDSI is starting a reference group in Brazil! The first steps involve updating the material translation to make all the information available in Portuguese. We will build a group who will disseminate IDDSI to different professions and institutions responsible for promoting patient safety and better communication about food textures. Registrations for volunteers will open soon. Contact IDDSI Brazil reference group by email: brazil@iddsi.org
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The Canadian IDDSI Expert Reference Group (CIERG) started 2021 by reviewing their mission and goals to align themselves with other national/regional IDDSI Reference Groups. The group decided to rename themselves the Canadian IDDSI Reference Group (CIRG) so that they can welcome everyone who would like to help support IDDSI implementation in Canada to participate in the reference group. If you are interested in joining CIRG, contact canada@iddsi.org
Le Groupe de Référence Canadien des Experts IDDSI (GRCEI) a débuté l'année 2021 en révisant la mission et les objectifs du groupe, afin de s'aligner avec les autres groupes de référence nationaux/régionaux de l'IDDSI. Le groupe a choisi de modifier son nom pour Groupe de Référence Canadien de l'IDDSI (GRCI), pour favoriser la participation et l'inclusion de tous ceux qui souhaiteraient contribuer à la mise en œuvre de l'IDDSI au Canada. Si vous êtes intéressé à joindre le GRCI, veuillez svp contacter le canada@iddsi.org
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The United States & Territories IDDSI Reference Group (USTIRG) was formed in November 2020. Over 245 applications were received and to date, 162 volunteers have committed to help guide, foster, advocate, facilitate and support implementation of IDDSI in the United States and Territories over the next one to two years. The USTIRG will have 6 work teams focusing on:
- Implementation/Advocacy
- Education/Training
- Communication/Newsletters
- Resource Collection/Development
- Utilization/Guidance/Best Practice
- Research/Data Collection
The work team meetings were launched in January 2021. If you are interested to help with the work of the USTIRG or if you have helpful resources, materials, data to contribute to the various work teams, please email usa@iddsi.org
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Infants & Young Children: Dilemmas & Decisions with Liquids
Feb 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Presented by Dr Joan C. Arvedson, this session will focus on decision making involving liquids that are critical for infants and children to obtain adequate nutrition and hydration. Descriptions of variations of liquid consistencies will include common terms as well as IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) framework. The international committee includes individuals form varied professions as well as multiple countries. Understanding these differences and how to measure them are basic to decision making for patients and their caregivers.
Dr Joan C. Arvedson, PhD, CCC/SLP, BCS-S, is Program Coordinator of Feeding and Swallowing Services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She is Clinical Professor in Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin. She has 3 books in publication and numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Arvedson is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric dysphagia. She was awarded Honors of ASHA in 2016 and is an ASHA Fellow
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New IDDSI Sponsors
A big welcome and thank you to our newest IDDSI sponsors!
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NUTRISENS - Silver Level sponsor
For 25 years now, Nutrisens has been the French nutritional support reference in regards to swallowing disorders. We work with passion to develop every day innovative solutions that support specialists’ work and improve people’s day-to-day lives”.
RUBICON FOODS - Bronze Level sponsor
Rubicon Foods manufactures and markets IDDSI Level 4, dry mix products for puree scooping and shaping. Visit rubiconfoods.com for recipes, product information and quick training videos.
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Thanks to Air Whistle Media airwhistle.com for the re-design of the IDDSI website!
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