Webinar: Moving Safely into the Future: The easy first step to IDDSI Implementation that improves safety and quality without upending your department

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) is the new standard for serving texture modified diets and thickened liquids to individuals with chewing and swallowing problems.  It includes simple accessible testing methods that help us validate that our foods meet these new standards. The challenge is getting our teams ready for the changes that IDDSI implementation brings especially now, as we all navigate COVID. This webinar offers a streamlined process for getting started with IDDSI without making significant operational changes.

By attending you will learn:

1. How IDDSI improves quality and safety during this COVID era.

2. How to begin IDDSI implementation in 3 easy steps

3. How to create a culture of safety around texture modified foods and thickened liquids

Margaret Roche, MS, RD, CSG, CDE, FADA

Margaret Roche is a nutrition and dining consultant who for over 30 years has been championing optimal nutrition for the older adult. 

Maggie and her team at Roche Dietitians create strategies that help senior living communities distinguish themselves through their dining services.  With an understanding of the vital role that meals play in the quality of life, health and well-being of senior living residents, Roche Dietitians also develops menus that reflect community values and hit high marks in resident and family satisfaction. 

Maggie is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition.  She has advanced credentials as a certified diabetes educator, is board certified as a specialist in gerontological nutrition and is distinguished as a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.