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IDDSI Introduction: Operationalizing IDDSI

This course will guide you through what is needed to implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
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This course provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to successfully implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) in their facilities.

Whether you're encountering IDDSI for the first time or addressing implementation challenges, this training offers evidence-based strategies for improving patient safety through standardized texture modifications.
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Throughout this course you will discover how to:

  • Identify and address common obstacles to IDDSI implementation
  • Build team belief and overcome resistance to change
  • Understand the IDDSI framework and its eight standardized levels
  • Organize kitchen operations for consistent texture modifications
  • Create effective interdisciplinary teams for sustained success
  • Access ongoing resources and expert support for continued excellence

This training transforms complex implementation challenges into manageable steps, helping you move your organization from uncertainty to confident IDDSI adoption that improves patient outcomes and reduces aspiration risks.

Michael Salvatore

CEC, Senior Director
About
Michael Salvatore, CEC, Senior Director, has been in the hospitality business since 1977. He is a Certified Executive Chef specializing in food service solutions that deliver profitable sales, a positive team atmosphere, and ensure guest delight. He has brought hospitality into the healthcare segment and has applied safe food and personnel practices with self-audit tools that have passed rigorous Federal, State, and Local inspections within large healthcare systems. He holds a Culinary Degree from the Academy of Culinary Arts and is a James Beard Award winner.