Utilizing IDDSI’s Tools to Avoid Texture Modified Food Mistakes and Citations

Some skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have implemented a specific diet standard, titled the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). The IDDSI Framework Documents provide guidelines to produce safer food and drinks for residents who benefit from a texture modified diet. Implementation of IDDSI requires coordinated teamwork to align efforts with facility goals, including improving safety.

This free webinar covers how to approach your IDDSI plan through:

• Understanding why incorporating this change is important.
• How preparing foods that meet IDDSI definitions can best accommodate your residents’ needs.
• Why and how QAPI provides the structure for full implementation.

1 CEU for Certified Dietary Managers by CBDM, the credentialing body of ANFP (Pending Approval).  

Registration is free to everyone.

Follow the Instructions Below to Register: 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
• Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
• If you have forgotten your password click here. 
• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. After creating an account, you will be able to register.

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance.

Mary Rybicki, MS, RDN, LDN

Mary Rybicki, MS, RDN, LDN, is a dietitian with diverse clinical and management experience in post-acute care settings. She has worked within multiple healthcare settings for quality improvement processes, including of texture modified foods, and for assistance with the transition to IDDSI. She has presented on the IDDSI topic within variable settings and is a volunteer on the United States IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG). Mary has an MS in Dietetics from MGH Institute of Health Professions and a MMHS, Master of Management of Human Services, from Brandeis University. She is the recipient of the Academy’s 2024 Excellence in Consultant Practice Award, recognizing her demonstrated excellence and leadership.

Jen Bruning, MS, RDN, LDN

Jen Bruning MS, RDN, LDN, serves as the Director of Partner Education for Incite Strategic Partners, the exclusive GPO for AHCA/NCAL.  Prior to coming to Incite, Jen spent her dietetics career in food service, in both the corporate wellness and senior living sectors helping to shape the dining experience of clients around the country. She has previously held the positions of professor of nutrition at Columbia College Chicago, Wellness Director & Nutrition Strategist for large national food service providers, and both clinical and food service leadership roles in a skilled nursing environment. Jen has served nine years as a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and speaks nationally on dining and nutrition related topics for busy senior living professionals.