The MedSLP Collective Podcast

Join us for Navigating the Esophagectomy Swallow, an educational webinar led by Jessica Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, a board-certified swallowing specialist at Mayo Clinic. This intermediate-level course (0.10 CEUs) will provide valuable insights into esophagectomy surgeries, their impact on swallowing function, and best practices for fluoroscopic evaluation and documentation. If you’re a medical speech-language pathologist, this course is a must! Gain critical insights and practical strategies to enhance patient outcomes, boost your clinical confidence, and stay ahead in your field. Presenter Name/Credentials: Jessica Gregor, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Course Available from April 24, 2025 – March 24, 2030 Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/navigating-the-esophagectomy-swallow-rec/ 0.1 ASHA CEUs / 1 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/   During this course, learners will: List types of esophagectomy surgeries and reasons for needing one. Identify the impact of esophagectomy resection on swallow structure and function.Describe swallow function under fluoroscopy and how to document in a swallow study report. Recorded Agenda: Minutes 0-10: Introduction to Esophagectomy Anatomy & Physiology Minutes 10-20: Surgical Approach, Technique, and Reconstruction Minutes 20-30: Post-operative Care and Complications Minutes 30-40: Fluoroscopic Anatomic Landmarks and Physiology Minutes 40-50: Fluoroscopic Report Writing and Management Minutes 50-60: Question & Answer Bio: Jessica Wind Gregor is a board-certified swallowing specialist in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona with expertise in diagnostics and intervention of complex swallowing and airway disorders. She holds the academic rank of Instructor in Speech Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Jessica also specializes in prevention, management, and rehabilitation of speech, jaw opening, breathing, and lymphatics in the oncology population, including alaryngeal speech and pulmonary optimization in total laryngectomees. She established the first Multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic within the Mayo Clinic system with her ENT and GI colleagues for best patient care. Jessica is an international trainer for the rehabilitative platform known as McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program as well as a clinical mentor for the national Med SLP Ed certification program. Her research interest is the oropharyngeal and esophageal interplay. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Rush University in Chicago, IL in 2010. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: Full time salary at Mayo Clinic Arizona Independent contractor for Med SLP Collective, MedEd SLP, and Florida Dysphagia Institute LLC Co-founder and owner of Esophageal Co-Lab LLC Honorarium for this presentation   NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: None     The post WEBINAR: Navigating the Esophagectomy Swallow appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Ever wondered why lung transplant patients have such complex swallowing needs? Join us for this month’s eye-opening webinar by Erin Reedy, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, titled “Aerodigestive Considerations in Lung Transplantation: From Candidacy to Post-Transplant.” You’ll explore: ➡️ The complex aerodigestive work-up pre- and post-lung transplant ➡️ Risk factors for altered swallowing post-transplant ➡️ Evidence-based interventions for this unique population ➡️ Current practice patterns and future directions in transplant care Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading researcher in post-transplant dysphagia. Presenter Name/Credentials: Erin Reedy, PhD,CCC-SLP, BCS-S Course Available from February 27, 2025 – February 27, 2030 Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/aerodigestive-considerations-in-lung-transplantation-from-candidacy-to-post-transplant-recording/ 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/ After this course, you will be able to… Describe the typical aerodigestive work-up pre- and post-lung transplant. Identify at least two risk factors for altered swallowing post-lung transplant. Apply at least one evidence-based intervention into their clinical practice. Course Agenda: 0-10 minutes: Introduction, Disclosures, Review of Learner ObjectiveS 10-45 minutes: End Stage Lung Disease, the Transplant Process, and Risk Factors for Aerodigestive Dysfunction 45-60 minutes:Aerodigestive Function Pre-and Post-Lung Transplant 60-105 minutes:Current Practice Patterns and Future Directions 105-120 minutes: Q&A Speaker Information and Disclosures Dr. Erin Reedy is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina, practicing speech-language pathologist, and board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Dr. Reedy received a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with Dr. Heather Bonilha at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University with Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris in the Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative lab and Dr. John Pandolfino in the Esophageal Function lab. Dr. Reedy is a passionate evidence-based practitioner and educator. She is interested in the interrelationships between oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal aspects of swallowing and has an independent line of research using high-resolution esophageal manometry to investigate esophageal function. Her research has centered on patient populations at risk for oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia, including post-lung transplant. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Salary from the University of South Carolina Honoraria for speaking engagements NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: None The post WEBINAR: Aerodigestive Considerations in Lung Transplantation: From Candidacy to Post-Transplant – LIVE Webinar appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

The topic of patient safety can feel a little nebulous. 🤔 We all know it’s incredibly important – but what should SLPs be doing to help, exactly? This month’s webinar is here to demystify the topic of patient safety! Join us for Patient Safety Science and the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) presented by community healthcare leader, Laura McWilliams, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Harvard SQIL Certificate Holder. You’ll get: ⭐️ an overview of patient safety science and why this matters for harm prevention ⭐️ real-life examples of how SLPs can influence patient safety ⭐️ practical tools like flowcharts and safety checklists to help you implement safety strategies By the end of this 2 hour webinar, you’ll have actionable steps and strategies to promote patient safety – no matter what setting you work in. Presented by: Laura McWilliams, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Harvard SQIL Certificate Holder Course Available from December 12,2024 – December 12, 2029 Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/patient-safety-science-and-the-speech-language-pathologist-slp-recording/ 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite After this course, you will be able to… List core patient safety principles. Identify the SLP roles in promoting safety in clinical settings. Describe strategies for implementing patient safety science. Course Agenda 0-10 minutes: Welcome and Session Objectives Introduction Outline of learning objectives 10-25 minutes: Overview of Patient Safety Science Define patient safety science (e.g., avoiding errors, harm prevention). Discuss foundational principles (e.g., human factors, systems thinking, culture of safety). Provide examples relevant to healthcare (e.g., communication breakdowns, risk mitigation). 25- 45 minutes: Role of SLPs in Patient Safety Key areas where SLPs influence safety: Dysphagia management. Communication strategies (e.g., improving care team collaboration). Documentation accuracy and its role in safety protocols. Case studies or anecdotes highlighting SLP contributions. 45-75 minutes: Practical Implementation Strategies Explain actionable tools for SLPs: Safety huddles and team briefings. Checklists for swallow screenings or communication assessments. Participating in root cause analysis (RCA) after incidents. Demonstration or discussion of practical tools (e.g., flowcharts, safety checklists). 75-90 minutes: Interactive Scenario-Based Discussion Present a patient safety scenario (e.g., miscommunication leading to feeding protocol errors). Group discussion to identify safety risks and solutions. Share participant ideas and link them to patient safety strategies. 90-105 minutes: Q&A Open floor for participant questions. Encourage shared experiences and peer learning. (use of tools provided) 105-120 minutes: Summary and Evaluation Recap key takeaways. Provide resources for further learning (e.g., ASHA patient safety tools, hospital safety guidelines).   Speaker Information and Disclosures Laura McWilliams, MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Harvard SQIL Certificate Holder is a community healthcare leader focused on fostering cultures of continuous quality improvement. Board Certified Swallowing Specialist with interests in safety, quality, informatics and the intersection of leadership. Currently the lead program developer for a Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Program. Independent consultant and public speaker for which I do receive compensation. Co-leading ASHA Member Advisory Group for Patient Safety and Quality. Partnering to develop a non-profit in disaster relief work. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Salary from HCA, Independent consultant, Laura McWilliams LLC, Receiving an honorarium for this content, and supporting items. NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Co-leading ASHA Member Advisory Group for Patient Safety and Quality. The post WEBINAR: Patient Safety Science and the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Join Valeria Gary as she guides us in: Health Literacy for SLPs: Tools and Techniques for Patient Understanding. Valeria will walk you through risk factors for low health literacy and tools to assess the readability of written material, AND she’ll do an assessment of the readability of written material pulled directly from the Collective 🫣 We’re excited to grow and improve alongside you, of course! Register for the workshop now and earn 0.1 ASHA CEU while you’re at it. Presented by: Valeria Gary,M.A.,CCC-SLP   Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/health-literacy-for-slps-tools-and-techniques-for-patient-understanding-workshop-rec/ 0.1 ASHA CEUs / 1 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite NOTE: This course counts toward the ASHA certification maintenance professional development requirement for DEI (which encompasses cultural competency; cultural humility; culturally responsive practice; and diversity, equity, and inclusion). COURSE AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER 24, 2024 – OCTOBER 24, 2029div class=”et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light”> After this workshop, you will be able to… List at least three risk factors for low health literacy. Identify at least two tools to assess written materials’ readability. Describe at least three evidence-based techniques to improve patient understanding during clinical interactions. Bio: Valeria Gary is a medical SLP, life coach, and mentor. In addition to being a small business owner, she also works for Wellstar Health System and the Medical SLP Collective. Her specialty areas include Parkinson’s Disease, motor speech, cognition, and goal attainment. Valeria’s outside interests include powerlifting and traveling. Valeria’s certifications include: LSVT LOUD, LSVT LOUD for LIFE, SPEAK OUT!, Precision Nutrition Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coach; ACE Behavior Change Specialist; ACE Personal Trainer; Full Focus Certified Pro; and YNAB Budget Coach. Recorded Agenda: 0-5 minutes: Introduction and Disclosure 5-15 minutes: Understanding Health Literacy and Legal Implications 15-20 minutes: Identifying Patients at Risk and Cultural Considerations 20-30 minutes: Strategies for Effective Communication 30-40 minutes: Resources for Creating Accessible Written Materials 40-55 minutes: Interactive Activity 55-60 minutes: Q&A   The post WORKSHOP: Health Literacy for SLPs: Tools and Techniques for Patient Understanding appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Calling all pediatric med SLPs (or those who want to work with infants): this month’s webinar is all about feeding challenges, assessments, and treatment planning for infants with congenital heart disease! Give yourself the gift of two hours this month to learn about cardiac anatomy and fetal development, key feeding milestones in infancy, cardiac-related feeding challenges, and what you should know as the medical SLP! Presented by: Nashifa Momin, MS CCC-SLP Available for ASHA CEUs from September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2029. Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/feeding-the-infant-with-congenital-heart-disease-rec/ 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite After this course, you will be able to… Identify common feeding challenges associated with infants with congenital heart disease (CHD). Identify the multifaceted medical complexities associated with CHD and their direct and indirect effects on feeding and swallowing function. Describe importance of interdisciplinary collaboration improve patient outcomes through comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing management strategies. Course Agenda 0-5 minutes: Introduction 5-15 minutes: Cardiac Anatomy and Fetal Development 15-30 minutes: From Milk to Munching: Key Feeding Milestones in Infancy 30-55 minute: Beating the Odds: Managing Cardiac-Related Feeding Challenges 55-65 minutes: Inpatient Medical Journey 65-80 minutes: Fueling the Brain Through the Heart 80-90 minutes: The Bridge to Outpatient 90-105 minutes: High-Risk Populations and Current Research 105-120 minutes: Case Studies/Q&A SPEAKER INFORMATION: Nashifa Momin, MS CCC-SLP, is a doctoral candidate at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she also received her Master of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders in 2013. She currently works at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing, primarily in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Cardiac Acute Care Unit (CACU). Her expertise lies in caring for infants and children with congenital heart defects/disease. Nashifa is committed to both clinical practice and research and has recently joined the Nursing and Allied Research team at Children’s. She is a member of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative with a passion for enhancing the long-term developmental outcomes of pediatric cardiac patients. Additionally, Nashifa enjoys serving as a guest lecturer at local universities and presenting at professional conferences. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Employee at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Member of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative The post WEBINAR: Feeding the infant with Congenital Heart Disease appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

This week’s assignment is to read and apply Signed Language Communication Disorders to your work! This resource, created by Shelby Hill, M.S., CCC-SLP, QOM is an excellent explanation of how aphasia can impact signed languages (like ASL). You’ll get answers to fascinating questions like: How does aphasia present in people who use signed languages? What grammatical markers are impacted by aphasia in ASL? Can semantic or phonemic paraphasias be present with aphasia in ASL? Even if you don’t work with Deaf individuals often, this information is important for any medical SLP to know to promote cultural awareness and sensitivity. Grab your copy of this resource now. Members can get the resource printable here: https://medslpcollective.com/signed-language-communication-disorders-resource/     Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com     The post Signed Language Communication Disorders Resource appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

If you’re a peds medical SLP, does it ever feel like there’s an infinite amount of confusing information about when parents should introduce solid foods to their infants? This week, we’re setting the record straight thanks to Dr. Kelsey Thompson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP’s new resource! Inside “Introducing Solid Foods: A Guide,” you’ll discover… 👶what the optimal age is for introducing solid foods + what to introduce 👶what the differences are between spoon feeding vs. baby-led weaning 👶what responsive feeding is and why it can be beneficial to infants If you work with pediatric feeding clients (or even if you’re just a new parent yourself!) — this is one resource you’ll want to bookmark ASAP. ⬇️ Members can get the resource printable here: https://medslpcollective.com/introducing-solid-foods-a-guide Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com The post Introducing Solid Foods: A Guide appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Are you an IDDSI pro yet? Have you implemented it into your practice or your facility? If not, you WON’T want to miss this month’s webinar, where THE John Holohan (inventor, founder, and president of Simply Thick) is teaming up with mentor Lysa Johnson to help you out! Presented by: Lysa Johnson,M.S.,CCC-SLP and John Holahan, Founder SimplyThick, LLC Course available from August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2029. Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/iddsi-testing-and-implementation-live-webinar-rec/     0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite After this course, you will be able to… Describe steps to implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) within facility and/or work setting. Identify challenges associated with policy and procedure related to IDDSI implementation. List actionable steps to initiate IDDSI implementation and sustainment actions for continued success Course Agenda 0-20 minutes Introduction 20-25 minutes PM ET Quick Overview of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) 25-45 minutes IDDSI Testing Methods 45-60 minutes Review of IDDSI.org Resources 60-75 minutes Implementation Strategies 75-90 minutes Practical Implementation Resources 90-105 minutes Timeline to Implementation 105-120 minutes Discussion / Q & A Lysa Johnson received her Masters Degrees in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Minnesota- Duluth. She is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Clinical Mentor and Rehabilitation Program Development Specialist with Benedictine. Mrs. Johnson holds ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, is a member of ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders), a member of the Twin Cities Speech Language Pathology Organization and has fifteen years’ experience as an SLP. She is a certified Dementia Capable Care Trainer, Teepa Snow Dementia Educator and Alzheimer’s outreach Mentor. Ms. Johnson sits on the Leadership and Corporate sponsors board for Dementia Action Alliance, the ‘Evidence based practices’ committee for Faith Community Nurse Network and is a collaborative program partner for ACP. Her clinical focus includes interdisciplinary program development, life enrichment, restorative wellness and dementia care in addition to ethics, insurance regulations across care settings, patient and clinician education and leadership. Ms. Johnson is a Clinical Fellowship Supervisor, New Hire SLP Mentor and Clinical Advisor for the Medical SLP Collective. And in her free time enjoys volunteering with the USWCA and coaching youth curling. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Medical SLP Collective -Honoraria, speaking fee, Mentor fee Employed by Benedictine Living Communities NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: A member of ASHA Special Interest Group 13 (Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders), a member of the Twin Cities Speech Language Pathology Organization and has fifteen years’ experience as an SLP. She is a certified Dementia Capable Care Trainer, Teepa Snow Dementia Educator and Alzheimer’s outreach Mentor. Ms. Johnson sits on the Leadership and Corporate sponsors board for Dementia Action Alliance, the ‘Evidence based practices’ committee for Faith Community Nurse Network and is a collaborative program partner for ACP. John Holahan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors in Paper Science and Engineering in 1992. After graduation he worked for Kelco – a thickener company owned by Merck and eventually sold to Monsanto – where he became an expert in several industrial thickeners. He received his MBA at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Upon graduation in 2001, he founded SimplyThick, LLC and their proprietary thickener – SimplyThick. They have now sold over 750 million servings. Over the years, John has presented to various long term care trade organizations on the topics of IDDSI, dysphagia, thickeners, and rheology. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Owner of SimplyThick, LLC Employee of SimplyThick SimplyThick is a financial supporter of IDDSI. No editorial input. NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Member of US IDDSI Reference Group. Member of Canadian IDDSI Reference Group. The post WEBINAR: IDDSI Testing and Implementation appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just ask your radiology department for Varibar and they’d be like… “Okay! How soon do you want it?” While that may sound like a distant dream, we have something that can help turn that into reality! Join us in exploring this week’s resource: Proposal for Varibar – A Letter to Radiologists by Alicia Keinath, M.S., CCC-SLP. It’s a fill-in-the-blank template that you can use to advocate for your facility’s use of Varibar (aka the only FDA-approved contrast agent in the U.S specifically designed for MBS use). Members can get the resource printable here: https://medslpcollective.com/letter-template-to-radiology-advocating-for-use-of-varibar   Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com The post Letter Template to Radiology Advocating for Use of Varibar Products appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Parkinsonism may notice a change in their ability to manage their saliva. The medical term for drooling is Sialorrhea (pronounced si-al-luh-RI-a), which occurs when saliva spills out of the mouth. This resource is intended to help people with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners understand and manage drooling. Members can get the resource printable here: https://medslpcollective.com/understanding-sialorrhea-in-parkinsons-and-related-diseases/ Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com The post Understanding Sialorrhea (Drooling) in Parkinson’s and Related Diseases appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Presented by: Rachael Silveira M.A CCC-SLP Course available from July 1, 2024 – July 1, 2029. Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/talking-through-tracheostomies-advanced-focus-on-slp-understanding-knowledge-and-practice-with-tracheostomies-rec/ 0.2 ASHA ADVANCED CEUs / 2 ADVANCED PDHs Available. To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite After this course, you will be able to… Identify different tracheostomies across the spectrum of populations (ie transplants vs trauma) to compare and contrast indications/treatment plan. Describe different mechanical ventilation modes, types and settings as well as determine patient’s candidacy for speaking valve use on a ventilator. Summarize literature related to dysphagia and communication deficits associated with tracheostomies in different populations. Course Agenda: 0-5 minutes: Introduction 5-15 minutes : Tracheostomy Refresher- (Purpose, Indications, Parts/Types/Styles, Care/cleaning) 15-30 minutes : Tracheostomies Population Specific- (Compare and contrast trauma vs transplant) 30-45 minutes: Research (Dysphagia and communication) 45-60 minutes : Speaking Valve Use (Basics, thinking it through, literature) 60-85 minutes : Vent, Vents and More Vents (Specific modes and parameters) 85-95 minutes : Walk through a Passy Muir Valve (PMV) report! 95-120 minutes : Closing and QA Speaker Bio and Disclosures: Rachael Silveira is an ASHA licensed/credentialed Speech- Language Pathologist currently working at a Level 1 Trauma/Transplant Hospital in Miami specializing in dysphagia and communication disorders, with diverse training in dysphagia management associated with respiratory compromised/artificial airways and medically complex neurogenic populations. Rachael strives to be a lifelong student by earning yearly ACE (awards of continuing education) recognition and continually supporting the SLP community by providing clinical mentorship as well as providing support for Medical SLP platforms to promote continued growth for SLPs. Rachael has made patient advocacy and improving overall patient quality of life a personal mission and goal. She has spearheaded a robust multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Teams in multiple facilities with a mission of providing exceptional care to the population by utilizing standardized protocols to streamline care. In addition, Rachael has curated multiple avenues for education for SLPs including a “Badge Buddy Series” and an open collaborative called TRACHtalks, for promoting tracheostomy evidence-based research in an accessible manner. As our field is growing rapidly Rachael focuses on continued efforts to improve medical SLP education with ongoing participation in national and international conference lectures, active research, and guest lectures to multiple universities and hospitals. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: TrachTalks monthly lectures SLP Badge Buddy Company Medical SLP Collective- Honoraria NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: I am on the Board of Global Tracheostomy Collaborative which promotes tracheostomy education (professional bias) Currently in the progress of publishing a manuscript on Tracheostomy research for ASHA perspectives (not the same content as this presentation). The post WEBINAR: Talking through Tracheostomies- Advanced Focus on SLP Understanding, Knowledge and Practice with Tracheostomies appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Imagine you’re thrilled to start a job at a new hospital — until you learn at orientation that your new colleagues don’t use Varibar, encourage you to thicken liquids at the bedside to reduce the MBS demands in radiology, and use lemon glycerin swabs for oral care. 😭It’s enough to make an SLP want to hide in the nutrition room for a whole shift. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be the most senior SLP on your team to create a positive change at your facility. This week’s resource by Alicia Keinath, M.S., CCC-SLP is on this topic and includes 7 actionable tips for improving practices in a respectful, constructive way. This one will leave you feeling empowered and ready to create changes in your workplace – whether you’re a new or seasoned clinician! Members – Get access to the PDF Handout for this resource here: https://medslpcollective.com/roadmap-for-making-positive-changes-in-your-hospital/ Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com The post Roadmap for Change in Your Hospital appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

The purpose of this resource is to highlight how Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can impact voice production. It will also review assessment/treatment considerations for dysphonia related to EDS. This resource is a brief overview intended to provide basic knowledge, and clinicians are encouraged to refer to the references provided for further reading and understanding of EDS. Contributed by: Ashley Michaelis,M.S.,CCC-SLP     Members – Get access to the PDF Handout for this resource here: https://medslpcollective.com/ehlers-danlos-syndromes-part-2 Get access to the PDF for this resource and other resources and Continuing Education Courses with a MedSLP Collective Membership! https://medslpcollective.com The post Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Part 2: Dysphonia Considerations appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.