Margaret Roche 7/1/24 Margaret Roche 7/1/24

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.

Margaret Roche 4/1/24 Margaret Roche 4/1/24

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.

Margaret Roche 12/1/23 Margaret Roche 12/1/23

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.

Margaret Roche 11/1/23 Margaret Roche 11/1/23

IDDSI Q&A: Is IDDSI Mandatory?

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

Margaret Roche 1/3/23 Margaret Roche 1/3/23

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.

Margaret Roche 1/2/23 Margaret Roche 1/2/23

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.

Margaret Roche 1/1/23 Margaret Roche 1/1/23

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 6/1/22 Margaret Roche 6/1/22

IDDSI Q&A: IDDSI Soft & Bite-Sized (Level 6) Meal List

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

Margaret Roche 3/1/22 Margaret Roche 3/1/22

Best Practices for Older Adults With Diabetes

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

Margaret Roche 8/1/21 Margaret Roche 8/1/21

Taste Charts Identify Taste Trends For 2022 With Relevance To Senior Living and Healthcare Menus

Combining their proprietary insights along with analysis of menu trends, ingredient labels, consumer preferences, social media chatter, chef-led innovation and their experience of supporting thousands of new product launches across the globe, Kerry’s culinary and beverage experts predict taste for the coming year.