Your Ultimate Guide to IDDSI
We all know that IDDSI is here to stay, however, there are some complexities in shifting from a less detailed model to a more robust system. It can be challenging to try to figure out all of the moving parts. That’s why we created our Ultimate Guide to IDDSI — to help you begin your IDDSI journey amidst these complexities.
IDDSI posters build IDDSI safety culture and train your team on testing
You’ll use these posters to train your team on IDDSI testing methods, reinforce training concepts, and develop a culture of safety.
5 Steps for Hospital Dietitians to Implement IDDSI in a Streamlined Way
Hospital dietitians need easy-to-follow instructions on implementing IDDSI. This five-step checklist will help you adopt IDDSI in a streamline way.
5 Steps for Long-Term Care Dietitians to Implement IDDSI in a Streamlined Way
Long-term care dietitians need easy-to-follow instructions on implementing IDDSI. This five-step checklist will help you adopt IDDSI in a streamlined way.
A Place to Find Community Around IDDSI
We’re excited to share that we created an IDDSI Community Group on LinkedIn so that dietitians, speech language pathologists, food service leaders, industry partners, and other professionals working with IDDSI can support each other.
IDDSI? An Expert Dietitian Gets You Started
“I have found that having a strong foundational understanding of IDDSI by all stakeholders makes progress smoother and quicker. “
The Challenges and Opportunities of IDDSI Minced & Moist (Level 5)
At Roche Dietitians, we receive the most questions about Minced & Moist out of any IDDSI level. As we’ve spent time working with organizations that are implementing IDDSI, we’ve noticed dietitians across hospitals and long-term care communities are getting stuck on this level.
IDDSI Q&A: Is IDDSI Mandatory?
Here is a response to a question that we recently got about “Is IDDSI mandatory”
Guide to IDDSI Pureed (Level 4)
Individuals who are served IDDSI Pureed (Level 4) have a serious swallowing disorder called dysphagia.
Guide to IDDSI Minced & Moist (Level 5)
Chances are that the foodservice departments at other facilities don’t define the term “mechanical soft” in the same way you do. This not only creates confusion when receiving diet orders from other facilities, but it also puts individuals with dysphagia at risk for choking.
Guide to IDDSI Soft & Bite-Sized (Level 6)
You’re likely already serving bite-sized pieces of food, but what really defines the word “bite-sized”?
Guide to IDDSI Regular Easy to Chew (Level 7)
We know that learning about IDDSI is a complex undertaking, and we’ve found that having a deep understanding of each IDDSI level is a good place to start. This post will walk you through IDDSI Regular Easy to Chew (Level 7) in detail, including:
Managing Bread and Mixed Consistencies: Insights from USIRG
Navigating the complexities of diet modifications can be challenging, but the United States IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG) offers valuable guidance on managing exceptions within the IDDSI framework. USIRG developed a FAQ that provides essential information on handling bread and mixed consistencies in diet orders.
Best Practices for IDDSI Language Usage: Insights from USIRG
For clear communication, time efficiency, and patient safety with texture-modified diets, we need to use IDDSI terminology correctly. To help with this, the United States IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG) has developed a comprehensive guide on best practices for IDDSI language usage in diet orders. This resource is designed to help healthcare professionals implement the IDDSI Framework effectively.
Poll Results: "Where are you on IDDSI Implementation?
As IDDSI implementation gains momentum, you might ask yourself, “Are we making enough progress on integrating IDDSI into our organization?” How do you compare?
Margaret Roche Talks Improving Food Quality and Safety with IDDSI on The Boelter Wire Podcast
Margaret Roche was recently a guest on The Boelter Wire Podcast, where she discussed how organizations can improve their food quality and safety with IDDSI
IDDSI Q&A: In what form is corn served in IDDSI?
Corn is of those foods that is hard to make into a texture……….
IDDSI Q&A: Why change textures that are working well?
“Why should we make changes to textures that are currently working well for our clientele?
IDDSI Q&A: Can we change between IDDSI levels for An individual?
“Is IDDSI adaptable to an individual’s needs or do the levels need to be followed correctly every time?
IDDSI Q&A: Transitional Foods
“I was curious how you are using the transitional foods? Is it separate diet order that allows transitional foods within each level?