You’ll use these posters to train your team on IDDSI testing methods, reinforce training concepts, and develop a culture of safety.

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.

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.

Here is a response to a question that we recently got about “Is IDDSI mandatory”

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.

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.

the US IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG) provides crucial resources on IDDSI.org, offering detailed guidance and FAQs to help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with swallowing difficulties. due to the specific characteristics of gelatin/Jell-O and the variability of products, the best practice is to include it only on Regular (IDDSI Level 7) and Thin Liquid (Level 0) menus unless your IDDSI testing indicates otherwise. Facility-specific testing and speech pathologist assessments can offer more tailored guidance

As IDDSI implementation gains momentum, you might ask yourself, “Are we making enough progress on integrating IDDSI into our organization?” How do you compare?

“I’m curious about a meal sample or list for IDDSI Soft & Bite-Sized (Level 6). What’s okay and what’s not okay?”

As those who care for individuals with diabetes, we need to focus on helping our residents achieve long-term positive outcomes for their health.

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