National HSCP Office Request for Nomination for the HSE Working Group on Changes in Dysphagia Management and its Communications Subgroup Following an extensive review of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative ( IDDSI) Framework, the IASLT and the INDI have recommended that it replace the current 2009 document for the management of dysphagia. Nutrition companies are planning to change prescribing guidance on thickening products used by the HSE for patients with dysphagia to be in line with IDDSI Framework. However, this may result in conflicting guidance being provided to patients/care givers as there will be two terminologies in operation until full national implementation of the IDDSI framework. This is a potential risk issue in any care setting, especially in organisations without access to Speech and Language Therapy. The need for a HSE response was acknowledged by the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and a request was made to the National HSCP Office to take the lead. A HSE Working Group - Changes in Dysphagia Management - has been established to consider impact and feasibility of recommending endorsement of the adoption of the IDDSI framework at national level. Should this be agreed, an implementation plan including a communications plan would need to be developed to manage this change safely across health and social care services in acute and community settings. Elements of this plan would include training and education needs of staff and patients/service users and carers. The Working Group is chaired by Jackie Reed, National Lead, National HSCP Office and reports to the HSE CCO. It has been recommended by the working group that there should be a national level pharmacy representative on both the working group and the communications subgroup. In that context, a nomination is now being sought through the Irish Institute of Pharmacy in accordance with the process agreed earlier in the year. Please note that the nomination should be sent to alison.enright@hse.ie by 19th October, 2018. NOMINEE SELECTION CRITERIA National level pharmacy representative with relevant experience to the role of the HSE Working Group: Changes in Dysphagia Management Willingness to actively contribute to developing resources and documents to support this project Works collaboratively in a group setting Demonstrates a person centred focus Excellent critical appraisal skills Agrees to communicate and consult with colleagues to seek feedback and guidance on outputs from the group As this role may involve communication with and sensitive information regarding nutrition companies/nutrition products, all members of the HSE Working Group and Sub Groups are required to Complete a Confidentiality Agreement and Conflict of Interest Form

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