An exciting new step for IDDSI |
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The IDDSI Board of Directors were thrilled to share the recent news that SNOMED International and the International Diet Dysphagia Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) have signed an agreement to incorporate IDDSI Framework v2.0 content into SNOMED CT to enable use in electronic health records globally.
SNOMED International is a not-for-profit organization charged with setting global standards for health terminology, a critical element of safe and effective healthcare. SNOMED CT is a comprehensive, multilingual healthcare terminology created for use by healthcare professionals to capture the care of individuals in an electronic health record and facilitate sharing, decision support and analytics, to support safe and effective health information exchange.
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Many thanks to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association for providing IDDSI with an exhibitor booth at the 2022 ASHA Convention in New Orleans, LA Nov 17-19, 2022. We had over 650 visitors to the booth! The reactions and responses to the IDDSI funnels were priceless. Everyone was thrilled to receive a complimentary funnel and updated IDDSI resources featuring the IDDSI funnel. Many thanks to all the USIRG volunteers who supported the exhibitor booth! We look forward to seeing you in Boston, MA Nov 16-18, 2023. |
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We are thrilled to report that starting in early 2023, the IDDSI funnels will be available online through an e-store. To ensure the online ordering process is polished, we will be inviting a pilot group to trial the e-store and we hope to be in full operation by March 2023. We will keep you updated.
In the meantime, we are thrilled that the IDDSI funnels are now available in smaller package quantities from:
Whether for use in a hospital, rehabilitation or a nursing home setting, or for a private office or patient, IDDSI funnels can be purchased in both small and large quantities.
Supporting the IDDSI mission: Every funnel sold goes to support the availability of funnels in regions around the world with less developed health care systems and access to financial resources.
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If there is IDDSI implementation activity happening in your part of the world and you do not see the information on the IDDSI website or mentioned in the e-bite, please contact us and let us know, We will be most happy to acknowledge your contribution and let the rest of the world know what you are doing.
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United States: Since November is a month that encompasses prematurity awareness, this month’s research article highlight is a clinically focused study aiming to aid in standardization of thickening infant formulas in a clinical setting by determining a simple standardized recipe. Read more here.
Vietnam: The Vietnam IDDSI Reference Group leaders came together for a meeting on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2023 for a launch meeting. The team in Vietnam announced that the Ministry of Health has officially adopted IDDSI!
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The next global IDDSI Reference Group Leaders Meeting will be on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023. We are immensely appreciative for all IDDSI Reference Group Leaders for guiding and advocating for IDDSI implementation all over the world! |
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Take a look below to see what different reference groups are doing to supporting IDDSI Implementation. |
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If you are interested in joining an IDDSI Reference Group, please email the contact for the group. We welcome everyone who wants to help with guiding & fostering IDDSI implementation. Being part of a reference group is a great opportunity to meet IDDSI friends in your local, regional area. And you never know, something amazing may happen when great brains come together!!
Don't see an IDDSI Reference Group for your practise or regional area? Interested in starting an IDDSI reference group to help support IDDSI implementation in your regional or practice area? Fill out the form here.
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We are very excited to announce even more great work has been made towards translations.
We would like to extend our thanks to the following for their hard work and dedication:
- Danish: Annette Kjærsgaard and Signe Janum Eskildsen
- Azerbaijani: Pouran Bagherpour
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We would like to thank the following translators:
- Dora Babić Čikoš
- Nina Buterin
- Ana Celić
- Anamarija Jurin
- Ela Kolak
- Antea Žaja
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Resources and the IDDSI App |
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Although we are all familiar with how the IDDSI testing methods can be used to help provide more accurate and objective measures of food textures and drink consistencies, there are other ways the testing methods have helped to provide a means of measurement such as with liquid medications. The Australian Society of Hospitalist Pharmacists recent put out a 4th edition of “Don’t Rush to Crush”. The IDDSI flow test proved to be a helpful tool for testing liquid medications. Check out the resource here.
Speaking of resources, if you haven't yet, make sure to go to your iOS App Store, and download the IDDSI app for your phone.
Our iOS version recently went through some backend updates, and is now back up on the Apple App Store.
Make sure to download the latest version, and see:
- The IDDSI Framework
- Detailed Definitions for each level
- Links to relevant materials and resources
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Webinars & IDDSI Learning |
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Event: Mentoring Moments IDDSI Implementation and Transition |
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Only three spots left! The Canadian IDDSI Reference Group’s new course “Mentoring Moments IDDSI Implementation and Transition” is a 5-part series proudly sponsored by Aramark Canada. If you are interested in working with IDDSI mentors to learn about transitioning to IDDSI standards for texture modification in a healthcare setting, make sure to check out the details (including dates, timing, and planned topics). Spaces are limited to only 30 participants, so register now! (Note: This event is limited to Canadian participants)
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Previous Webinars and Recordings |
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Missed any of our other webinars? All our webinars are recorded and can be found on here, but please note rewatching the webinars on YouTube will not provide you with a Certificate of Attendance.
If you register and then cannot attend a webinar, PLEASE make sure to cancel so we may open another spot up for someone else. Thank you very much for your consideration.
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IDDSI in Action
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31st Dysphagia Research Society Meeting and 3rd World Dysphagia Summit – March 13-17, 2023- San Francisco, California, USA.
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