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You Just Don’t Have X-Ray Vision (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 1)

You Just Don’t Have X-Ray Vision (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 1)

by TR@dmin | Jul 19, 2017 | The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation

This looks way too long, just let me download the FREE 12 page “Guide to Advocating for Instrumentals” DOWNLOAD NOTES   We’re afraid to admit when we’re wrong. We’re afraid to admit that we don’t know everything. And we’re afraid to admit that another direction...
Why You Need a Supporting Cast (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 2)

Why You Need a Supporting Cast (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 2)

by TR@dmin | Jul 18, 2017 | The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation

This looks way too long, just let me download the FREE 12 page “Guide to Advocating for Instrumentals” DOWNLOAD NOTES   Check out Part 1 of this series, “You just don’t have X-ray vision” first! Everyday you go on to Facebook and you read the same ‘ol...
How much is that Doggy in the Window? (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 3)

How much is that Doggy in the Window? (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 3)

by TR@dmin | Jul 15, 2017 | The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation

Just send me the key points in a PDF download so I can figure this out already! DOWNLOAD NOTES   For some of us, having access to FEES or VFSS is like that puppy in the pet shop window that we always wanted, and our parents always said no, and we kicked and...
How to form your instrumental lovin’ #SNFsquad (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 4)

How to form your instrumental lovin’ #SNFsquad (The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation Part 4)

by TR@dmin | Jul 14, 2017 | The Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Access to Instrumentation

Send me this 12 page guide so I can get to advocating already! DOWNLOAD NOTES Did you know that the prevalence of dysphagia has been estimated to be as high as 68% of all residents in long term care facilities? (Steele, 1997) It is estimated that over 45% of SNF...

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    If you’ve ever felt a little boggled by the talk If you’ve ever felt a little boggled by the talk of parameters, and placement, and the nitty-gritty of NMES, you will love this conversation where Dr. Matthew Dumican clears the muddied waters. In episode 247 of SYP, I have an enlightening conversation with Matt about all things NMES and he shares some major light bulb moments that will have you re-thinking all you’ve known about this modality for dysphagia patients. In this episode you’ll hear about: ⚡️What is NMES? ⚡️Is it the same as TENS? ⚡️What can NMES actually do for your patients? ⚡️What are parameters and how do they change treatment? Dr. Dumican is a researcher in this area of our field but is always a clinician first. Matt shares his experience, what he’s seen in patients utilizing NMES, and what the heck NMES even is (and isn’t) to begin with! . . . . . . #medslpcollective #ashaigers #dysphagia #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschool #slpgradstudent #slplife #slpmom #slpsofinstagram #slpstudent #slptobe #speechandlanguage #speechies #aac #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife
    So you’re trying to decide between recommending So you’re trying to decide between recommending a VFSS or FEES for your patient but you aren’t sure which would be more beneficial... Let’s break it down starting with FEES! What is best visualized on FEES? 🧐 Pharyngeal phase 🧐 Integrity of the larynx and surrounding structures 🧐 Secretions and secretion management What can we assess? ⭐️ Fatigue over the course of a meal (no time limits on FEES like there are with VFSS due to no radiation!) ⭐️ Specific food and drink textures ⭐️ Specific laryngeal and pharyngeal anatomical and sensory deficits (e.g. paralysis, presence/absence of sensation) ⭐️ Voice changes/dysphonia This is great for patients who... ⚡️ Aren’t stable to transfer to radiology for a VFSS ⚡️ Are unable to tolerate sitting upright or have positioning needs ⚡️ Cannot have barium due to GI or medical reasons Learn more about the benefits of FEES and more on my YouTube channel and MedSLPCollective.com! How do you make your decisions between FEES or VFSS? Common below! . . . . . #medslpcollective #ashaigers #dysphagia #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschool #slpgradstudent #slplife #slpmom #slpsofinstagram #slpstudent #slptobe #speechandlanguage #speechies #aac #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife
    Have you ever looked back on your career only to r Have you ever looked back on your career only to realize you’re not where you ever thought you’d be, but exactly where you’re supposed to be? My guest this week is sharing how she went from being laser-focused on being a mobile FEES provider to building a multidisciplinary private practice that serves of their community AND their clinicians. In this episode of SYP, have a conversation with Sarah Rapillard, MS, CCC-SLP, about her journey from a brand new mobile FEES provider to a multidisciplinary private practice owner! Sarah shares the challenges and triumphs of her experience, how serving her community has helped her grow, and how leadership skills helped prepare her before she stepped into a leadership position. She encourages SLPs to get involved with volunteer opportunities, be a solution-finder for your community, and keep your mind open to new ideas and opportunities for your career! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you’ll hear about: *How Sarah works to “humanize healthcare” with her company *The value of leadership skills, even if you’re not in a leadership position yet *How Sarah is able to meet her community’s needs through her practice *Sarah’s mindset through the process of building her business Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/273 As always, thanks for listening! . . . . #medslpcollective #ashaigers #dysphagia #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschool #slpgradstudent #slplife #slpmom #slpsofinstagram #slpstudent #slptobe #speechandlanguage #speechies #aac #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife
    Looking to get into the NICU or EI settings? My gu Looking to get into the NICU or EI settings? My guest this week is sharing her experience working with these populations and some of the newer challenges they’re facing. 👶As the opioid epidemic continues to devastate far too many lives, our youngest patients unfortunately are included in that. Erin Redle Sizemore, PhD, CCC-SLP is sharing how SLPs can help these children in the NICU and EI to set them up for success long term. 🧠She is a wealth of knowledge about Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) and what development looks like for these children. Erin shares ideas for providing the best care for this population and how we can best prepare SLP grad students to work with these patients. 🎓Dr. Sizemore also gives us a peek into what it’s like to start a brand new master’s program for SLPs (the tough and rewarding parts!) when she’s not serving her patients in the NICU! 💙She’s making such a massive impact on the future of our field, the patients we see, and the practices used. This conversation will leave you nothing short of awe-struck and inspired! . . . . . . . #medslpcollective #ashaigers #dysphagia #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschool #slpgradstudent #slplife #slpmom #slpsofinstagram #slpstudent #slptobe #speechandlanguage #speechies #aac #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife
    Ever feel like changing the status quo in your fac Ever feel like changing the status quo in your facility is an uphill battle that you’re only losing ground in? Or maybe you’re feeling the weight of knowing better but running into roadblocks when you try to do better? We’ve all been there. We’ve heard, “change takes time” and “we just don’t do that here…” You’re not alone! My guests in episode 244 of SYP are fighting the good fight along with you and are here to share how they’re getting major wins and seeing massive progress! In this chat, I talk with Faith R Purnell, MS, CCC-SLP, & Jayne Miranda, MS, CCC-SLP about their passion, implementation science. Faith and Jayne share the value of utilizing implementation science to bridge the Know-Do Gap and improve patient care. They take us through the entire process from the birth of an idea to the introduction to staff and stakeholders, all the way to the evaluation phase. In this episode, you’ll hear about: 🙌 What is implementation science? 🙌 How can we see evidence implemented sooner than 17 years?! 🙌 Who can utilize implementation science? 🙌 How does the process work? This duo is elevating our field, one idea at a time, and walking the walk of implementing best practice! If you’re ready to make real, long-lasting change in your facility, you won’t want to miss this episode! . . . . . . . #medslpcollective #ashaigers #dysphagia #feedingtherapy #instaslp #medicalprofessionals #medicalslp #medslp #slp2b #slp2be #slpbloggers #slpeeps #slpgradschool #slpgradstudent #slplife #slpmom #slpsofinstagram #slpstudent #slptobe #speechandlanguage #speechies #aac #speechlanguagepathologist #speechlanguagepathology #speechpathologist #speechpathologists #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife
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