Description

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SEMINAR DESCRIPTON:

                A can't miss opportunity to interact with two of the pioneers of free water as they share the rationale, evidence, and controversy associated with the protocol.

Dehydration is a serious condition affecting many patients with dysphagia. Effects on patient quality of life and on patient health are profound. Use of thickened liquids only to maintain proper hydration is often inadequate. However, the decision to give free water to dysphagic patients remains controversial, causing many clinicians to be reluctant to offer free water to their patients.  Just how risky is free water? What is the correlation between free water and aspiration pneumonia? What are the risk factors to monitor when providing free water?

This dynamic seminar will provide answers to these questions by examining the pulmonary literature for effects of water in the lungs. Aspiration pneumonia myths and facts will be addressed. The critical role of oral hygiene and saliva will be discussed. The specifics of the Free Water Protocol will be covered in great detail, including which patients can and cannot be managed safely on free water.

The presenters have successfully used free water with thousands of dysphagic patients in real world settings for more than 25 years. What they have learned about aspiration pneumonia, thickened liquids and dehydration will be shared. Participants will leave with a new perspective on free water and with the knowledge to effectively implement oral hygiene and free water protocols at their facilities.  

SEMINAR TUITION:

• $215 individual
• $205 per person for groups of two, three or four
• $185 per person for groups of five or more
• Groups must register together. Please contact NSS at 888.337.3866 for more details.
• Late Fee: Add $20 if registering less than two weeks prior to seminar date.
• Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

 

8:00-8:20        Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

8:25-8:30        General Seminar Information

8:30-10:30      I. Oral Hygiene Protocol
                               • Colonization of Oral Pathogens
                               • Oral Care Interventions
                               • Comprehensive Oral Care Protocol

10:30-10:45    Break

10:45-11:45    II. Xerostomia
                               • Anatomy and Saliva Production
                               • Common Signs and Symptoms of Xerostomia
                               • Management Options

11:45-12:45    Lunch (on your own)

12:45-2:30      III. Current Research in Aspiration Pneumonia
                               • Dehydration
                               • The Facts about Dysphagia, the VFSS and Thickened Liquids
                               • The Langmore et al Study of 1998
                               • A Model for Pneumonia
                               • Dehydration
                               • Compliance with Dysphagia Treatment

2:30-2:45       Break

2:45-4:30       IV. The History and Development of the Free Water Protocol
                               • Human Physiology and Water
                               • The Development of the Protocol
                               • The Supporting Research for the Protocol
                               • Water Protocol Variations

        4:30      Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Tom Franceschini, MS, CCC-SLP, is a highly sought-after speaker on the topic of Dysphagia Management, having educated thousands of Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout North America and Europe.  With 30 years in the field, Tom has accumulated a high level of experience in all areas of medical speech pathology and continues to pursue a special interest in the esophageal stage of the swallow, and how this impacts swallowing disabilities and voice disorders.

Tom is nationally known for the role he has played in the development of the Free Water Protocol, and he routinely provides consultation to hospitals and other institutions on establishing heartburn and swallowing disorders centers, on developing free water protocols, and on implementing oral hygiene programs.

Kathy Panther, MS, CCC-SLP, is the Inpatient Rehab Director at Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also Director of Frazier's Brain Injury and Stroke Rehab Programs. She has over 25 years experience working as a clinician in the medical setting. Kathy was one of the first SLPs in the United States to develop and implement a Free Water Protocol (The Frazier Water Protocol).  Since 1984 she has successfully managed thousands of dysphagia patients on free water. For the past 20 years Kathy has been educating healthcare professionals on implementing free water protocols at hospitals, rehab centers and long-term care facilities.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

Hilton Chicago-Northbrook
2855 N. Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 847-480-7500
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Intended Audience

• Nurse
• OT
• SLPA
• SLP

Accreditation

This course is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

 

 

AOTA

First Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation

Second Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

Third Content Focus: Occupational Therapy Process: Outcomes

AOTA: Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. #4095.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Northern Speech Services is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #NCE 2824.

 

Past Participant Comments

"It's going to change how the field practices Speech Pathology in the medical setting."

"One of the best courses I've ever attended....Every SLP who works with dysphagic patients should be FORCED to take this course."

"By far one of the best, most clinically relevant conferences I've ever attended!"

"I really enjoyed the seminar - it was jam-packed with great information and both speakers were very engaging."

"Speakers were very impressive. Actually working in the field, not just researchers!!"

"I will use this to greatly improve my patients care. Thank you."

"Great real life examples to drive key points home."

"The speakers, topic, and presentation made me feel excited about my field again."

"Very well organized and spoken like a true professional. Definitely not boring."

"Provided evidence-based research to support change in our department."