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Defensible Documentation & Medical Necessity for Speech Therapists

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document helps prepare speech therapists with documenting medical necessity. It provides documentation tips and examples for skilled documentation. It will help reduce the incidence of denials.

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Registered Dietician (RD) + Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Collaboration

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides similarities and differences between a registered dietician and a speech-language pathologist and how collaboration provides positive outcomes.

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Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Landmarks as seen on FEES

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this diagram to better understand pharyngeal and laryngeal anatomical landmarks during FEES.

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Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing.

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Changes in Swallowing After Laryngectomy

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

After a total laryngectomy, there is likely no concern for aspiration. However, there are still structural changes that will impact swallowing function that the medical team should consider.

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Clinical Resource: IDDSI Level 7 (Regular Easy to Chew)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.

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The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck Cancer

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey.

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Glossary of Terminology in Chest X-Rays Reports for the SLP

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP.

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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) Presentation Checklist and Notes

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides an SLP with a checklist of areas to consider and make a note of before and during a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS).

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The Importance of Lab Values for Clinical Swallow Assessments

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Lab values are essential to our clinical swallow evaluation process as speech-language pathologists. This resource discusses the importance of knowing our patients’ lab values and provides a chart with possible effects of abnormal pediatric lab values on matters that pertain to feeding and swallowing.

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