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This speech pathology seminar is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs. Dehydration is a serious condition affecting many patients with dysphagia. Effects on 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. 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 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 presenter's hospital, Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville, KY, has successfully managed free water with thousands of dysphagic patients since 1984. What she has 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, hydration, and free water protocols in their facilities.

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

7:30-7:55       Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

7:55-8:00       General Seminar Information

8:00-10:00      Current Research in Aspiration Pneumonia

10:00-10:15    Break

10:15-12:00    Oral Hygiene Protocol

Colonization of Oral Pathogens

Oral Care Interventions

Comprehensive Oral Care Protocol

12:00-1:00     Lunch on Own

1:00-2:00       Dehydration

Incidence, Costs and Consequences

Hydration Programs

                        Compliance with Dysphagia Treatment 

2:00-2:15      Break 

2:15-3:45      The History and Development of the Free Water Protocol

Human Physiology and Water

The Development of the Protocol

The Supporting Research for the Protocol

Implementation of the Water Protocol

Water Protocol Variations

      3:45       Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

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:

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Auditorium - Ground Floor
5 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Mobile, AL 36607

Phone: 251-435-2400
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Lodging:

Wingate by Wyndham
516 Springhill Plaza Ct.
Mobile, AL 36608

Phone: 251-441-1979
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Accommodations: The Wyndham is 3.2 miles from the seminar venue. Mention attending a conference at Mobile Infirmary for best rates.

Intended Audience

• SLP

Accreditation

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

FLORIDA: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.

ASHA CEUS: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
• Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may provide their eligibility on the ASHA CEU Participant Form or inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.  

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.

 

NSS is an approved provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider#SPA-026

Past Participant Comments

"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."

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

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

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

"In almost 30 years, I've never yet been to an NSS seminar that wasn't informative, stimulating, and wonderfully organized." 

"NSS has been consistent in providing interesting and educational opportunities — thanks!"