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Diet Ordering Privileges for the SLP

by | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

Diet Ordering Privileges by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com As a clinician who specializes in dysphagia, haven’t you always wanted the control of diet ordering for the safety of the people you serve who have dysphagia? Your recommendations... Read More

Thickened Liquids

by | May 8, 2014 | Uncategorized

Thickened Liquids by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Why do I need thickened liquids? Your Speech-Language Pathologist may have recommended thickened liquids to make swallowing liquids safer. It is great to ask questions, such as:... Read More

G-Codes Versus ASHA NOMS

by | May 8, 2014 | Uncategorized

G-Codes Versus ASHA NOMS by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com First of all, cheers to our G-Codes! It has been many years since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced “Functional Limitation Reporting” and... Read More