The IDDSI Funnel is ready and will be available soon! |
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We are most pleased to announce that the IDDSI funnel will be available very shortly. The IDDSI Funnel will be featured at a poster presentation at the upcoming Dysphagia Research Society conference March 15-18, 2022.
The funnels are designed to be easy to use with IDDSI levels already marked on the funnel itself, re-usable and recyclable.
Watch for information in upcoming e-bites!
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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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International Reference Group Leaders Meeting: The second joint meeting for the leaders of the global IDDSI reference groups will be held on April 14, 2022. The Board is looking forward to connecting again and deeply appreciates the time and energy of all the hard working volunteers on the IDDSI reference groups.
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Canada: Single IDDSI-only labeling targeted for dysphagia products in Canada targeted for January 1, 2023. Regular communications are being shared with stakeholders to help prepare for IDDSI only labeling.
Here is the February reminder:
Supply Chain Havoc
One of the challenges of the January 1, 2023 target for adopting IDDSI only packaging terminology and ending the current dual diet system labels is the state of global supply chains. It is possible that your supply chain is intact and can still operate on tight turn-around times. But that is unlikely in today’s environment.
Now that it is less that 11 months to the January 1 target date, it is a good time to re-assess your timeline for the new labeling in light of global supply chain problems. Ask yourself these questions:
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Are my packaging suppliers delivering on time? Or have they been having troubles?
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Do I need to allow extra time for the delivery of new materials?
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Should I accelerate the re-design process to allow my packaging suppliers more time to deliver my new packaging materials?
And even if you are not a supplier, you can ask your suppliers, “have you re-evaluated the time you need to meet the goal in light of current supply chain issues?”
Thanks to the hard work of the USIRG, the CIRG has now prepared a Powerpoint for Canadian audiences on IDDSI Language Usage Best Practices, available for download here. In addition, the February CAN DO newsletter is available here.
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PEDSIRG: The Pediatric IDDSI Reference Group (PEDSIRG) is in process of organizing the first meeting of those who have expressed interest in the group. A communication will be sent to everyone who contact the PEDSIRG email expressing interest inviting participation in the meeting.
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Two new international reference groups starting
1. Culinary IDDSI Reference Group – for all those who are involved with food production, cooking and recipe development of dysphagia food and drinks. Please contact us and send us your expression of interest to join the group.
2. Food Science IDDSI Reference Group – for all those who are involved with food science/technology, research and development, quality assurance of dysphagia food and drinks. Please contact us and send us your expression of interest to join the group.
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Take a look at our IDDSI Reference Group page to see what different reference groups are doing to supporting IDDSI Implementation.
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 excited to announce the following changes and additions to the growing list of translations of the IDDSI Framework.
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The latest Dutch translation, seen here, is currently being finalized
- At the moment, a Danish and a Slovak translation is underway
- We have received interest in the continuation of an update to the Arabic translation
We are also excited to note that in our Resources, the following are ready and able to be printed:
- An Italian translation of the Reference Card. Many thanks to
- Luciana Andrini (Dietista) (Italia)
- Daniela Cum (Dietista) (ASL BIELLA), and
- Angela Battaglieri (Dietista) (Italia)
- A Swedish translation of the Reference Card, with the Food Test and Flow Test cards incoming. Many thanks to Jennifer McGreevy, Sara Dahlstrom and the Swedish IDDSI Reference Group
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Webinars & IDDSI Learning |
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Modified Texture Use in Long Term Care: Issues and Implications – Dr. Heather Keller
March 23, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Toronto/New York time
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Modified textures are commonly used in long term care to address dysphagia and other eating challenges. Although intended to improve food and fluid intake and thus nutritional status, there are several issues that can arise when prescribing these texture modifications that can have both positive and negative outcomes for residents. Based on analyses of the Making the Most of Mealtimes prevalence study this presentation will provide an in-depth view of some of these issues and discuss implications for prescribing and designing modified texture foods and fluids in this setting. |
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We will also be featuring in the future two webinars:
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This past month, two webinars were featured. As with all of our webinars, they were recorded and can be found below:
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IDDSI 101 with the Greek IDDSI Reference Group |
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Porridge Around the World
See our accompanying article here.
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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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Sustainable Foodservice for the Elderly Conference (RISTORAZIONE SOSTENIBILE PER ANZIANI) (Verona, Italy), March 11, 2022
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Virtual Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) Annual Meeting, March 15-18, 2022
- Compass Virtual Food & Innovation Showcase IDDSI, March 30, 2022
- International IDDSI Reference Group Leaders Meeting (Virtual), April 14, 2022
- German Dysphagia Society Congress IDDSI Workshop (Potsdam, Germany), May 18, 2022
- Canadian Society of Nutrition Management Conference (Saskatoon, SK, Canada), June 23-34, 2022
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