IDDSI Implementation Progress: Where are We One Year Later
As awareness surrounding IDDSI continues to grow, you might ask yourself, “Are we making enough progress on IDDSI implementation?”. You may even be wondering how far along others are on their IDDSI journey.
How Do You Compare
At Roche Dietitians, we were wondering the same thing. In November of 2018, we presented IDDSI training to over 300 participants and we asked them the following polling question:
“Where are You on IDDSI Implementation?”
A. Just learning about IDDSI
B. Aware of IDDSI but no plans yet
C. Starting implementation
D. Have started Implementation
E. Are well into implementation
A year later, we conducted IDDSI training to over 700 webinar participants and asked the same question. See the poll results below.
Our Findings
A 27% decrease in those who are “Aware of IDDSI but no plans yet”, likely due to an increase in those who are beginning the implementation process.
18% more people are “Starting implementation plans” in just one year.
A 3% increase in those who “Have started implementation” in just one year.
Less than 5% “Are well into implementation”. So, you still have time.
READ MORE: Your Ultimate Guide to IDDSI
Bottom Line
The number of those who have started implementation is slowly starting to increase. However, most people continue to be in the early stages of implementation. To us, this seems reasonable because as we all have been discovering, IDDSI implementation is complex. It involves an interdisciplinary approach with buy-in from many stakeholders. IDDSI implementation means significant changes to recipes and menus along with the development of training that will require ongoing reinforcement.
Don’t Go at It Alone
The good news is that in the year that passed between surveys, many resources have been developed to help you throughout your IDDSI journey. Here are some of the ways we at Roche Dietitians can help you:
Roche Dietitians’ “We Test for Safety” IDDSI Training Program Materials:
Easy to read and follow IDDSI Posters
Comprehensive, 5-part IDDSI Training Video Series
Easy to implement and use IDDSI Food Testing Audit Tools
Specialized Menu Program: Our menus support all IDDSI diet levels with detailed recipes that include IDDSI testing methods and instructions specific to each IDDSI level.
Consulting: No need to start from scratch. Whether it be a small project to handling it all, our consulting services can provide you with the essential tools and resources you will need to support you along the way.
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