This course addresses the challenges of managing dysphagia in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), focusing on the impact of limited dysphagia awareness among staff. It provides practical strategies to enhance staff knowledge and engagement. The course discusses effective methods for educating non-SLP staff and fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, all while prioritizing clinical considerations. By applying these strategies, participants can improve patient care, optimize treatment outcomes, and mitigate staff frustration and burnout.
Live Webinar
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three common challenges unique to SNFs that SLPs face due to lack of dysphagia awareness among non-SLP staff.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe the roles of different long-term care staff members(e.g., nurses, dietary staff, CNAs) in dysphagia management.
- After this course, participants will be able to list five key topics that non-SLP staff need to be educated on to improve dysphagia care in SNFs.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply effective strategies and interactive training methods to educate non-SLP staff on dysphagia awareness and promote behaviors that enhance the management of swallowing difficulties.
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-20 Minutes | Challenges in the SNFs related to dysphagia therapy |
20-25 Minutes | Interdisciplinary team members and roles |
25-35 Minutes | Non-nursing staff- Topics and methods of discussion and education |
35-55 Minutes | Nursing staff- Topics and methods of discussion and education |
55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By

Gopika Shah
M.A., CCC-SLP
Gopika Shah, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Supervisor at a VA nursing home in New Jersey. She is passionate about advancing care in areas such as dysphagia, dementia, and palliative care. Gopika is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and clinical practice by translating theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies that enhance real-world patient care.
In addition to her work at the VA, Gopika also practices in a private setting, where she provides specialized care for children with feeding and communication challenges.
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Financial: Gopika Shah received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Gopika Shah has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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