Hadgraft Speech Pathology is offering a number of complementary introductory seminars / workshops to introduce / demonstrate the HSP Dysphagia Management System. Also included is a bonus introduction to the dysphagia risk management work and how to apply it in your centre.

Topics:

HSP Dysphagia Management System

·           Overview of the work / usage / application for nursing / catering.

·           Explanation of the 'in house' education tools for nursing / catering - how to apply and use.

·           How to maintain consistent quality systems within the facility for safe swallowing management.

·           Uses for the handouts / documents for display features.

·           Uses and application for the study packages and information booklets and education CD packages.

·           Introduction to specific topics

            Safe feeding techniques / procedures

            Standardized preparation of texture modified diets

            Systems management of swallowing for

            nursing  / catering

            HSP - Nursing assessment tool for Dysphagia

            Communication between nursing / catering staff

            regarding diets / fluid consistencies.

Aim of Seminar:

Seminars / Workshops would provide an oppurtunity to recognise - the need for a systems based approach to dysphagia management. Also areas of dysphagia managment often overlooked, such as, Speech Pathology swallowing assessments for all High Care residents or identifiying errors in modified diet consistencies.