Getting Started with Implementation of IDDSI in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Event Schedule
June 4, 2026 I 10:30–11:30 a.m. CT
Location
Virtual/Zoom
Event Description
IDDSI is the current standard of practice for dysphagia management, which is becoming a regulatory requirement during survey visits. During this session, we'll delve into the intricacies of its implementation, available training and resources, equipping you with the knowledge needed to effectively support your team. Discover valuable insights from sharing lessons learned and offer practical tips to conquer the common challenges faced in the dynamic world of dysphagia care.
Objectives
- Describe the IDDSI Framework, the current standard for dysphagia management.
- Discuss implementation process in skilled nursing facility (SNF) and Assisted Living (AL) settings and available training and resources.
- Explain how members of the AL/SNF interdisciplinary teams can most effectively assist in the implementation process.
- Discuss lessons learned and tips on how to handle the most frequent challenges that arise.
Speaker
Dr. Shellie M. Sonnentag, DNP, AGPCNP, CD, NHA, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, WCC, QCP
Shellie Sonnentag is the chief nursing officer for Real Property Health Facilities. She directs the executive level QAPI program and company policy development, and supports clinical and nutritional service operations for all of the RPHF nursing homes and residential care facilities. In her 30+ year long-term care career, Dr. Sonnentag has contributed to the field of long-term care nursing by serving as a co-chair of the Quality, Education and Convention Committees for the Wisconsin Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living. She serves on the advisory board for the CHSRA Clinical Resource Center and is a current member of the Wisconsin DON Council and the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing. Shellie is an IDDSI champion, achieving full implementation of IDDSI throughout her company in 2019.
Continuing Education Information
Nursing Home Administrators: 1 contact hour is intended to meet the criteria established by the Iowa Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators for participants who attend this event in its entirety. Partial credit for this event will not be granted. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire event. Retain your certificate for four years.
Iowa Board of Nursing: 1 contact hour is intended to meet the criteria established by the Iowa Board of Nursing for participants who attend this event in its entirety. Partial credit for this event will not be granted. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire event. Retain your certificate for four years.
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP): This program is approved for continuing education (CE) hours by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers for up to 1.0 hour. CDM, CFPPs are required to report only those sessions attended adjusting down the number and/or type of CE, if necessary.
For other long-term support and service provider professionals not listed above: Most licensure boards, credentialing agencies and professional organizations have processes that allow individuals to earn a certain number of CEUs for non-preapproved programs and/or to accommodate self-submission for approval of continuing education hours after the event takes place with proper documentation from the program sponsors. It is up to the discretion of the licensee to choose relevant sessions and self-report. Generic certificates of attendance will be provided.
Registration & Other Information
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Prospective Member $99
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What’s Included
Registration fee includes digital handout, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CE credit/ attendance certificate. A recording of this webinar is included in the registration fee (no CE credit/attendance certificate will be awarded when viewing the recording).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
There will be no refunds approved for this webinar. Registered attendees who miss the live webinar can request the recording following the webinar.
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