Welcome to the 4B Dysphagia program page at the EBP @ SFGH Wiki. I'm thrilled to share with all of you the latest news about our program.

We have conducted 2 training sessions on Dysphagia in 4B (Neuro/Stepdown Unit). First, Speech Language Pathology (SLP) and Nutrition joined me during the Dysphagia Awareness training to review key-concepts of dysphagia and evidence-related interventions for patients at risk for Aspiration / Dysphagia.

Currently, we are bringing the theory to practice by conducting the second installment of training: the Swallowing Screening Test for nurses and the Aspiration Pneumonia STOP Campaign.

This project is having a great reception from all nursing staff in 4B and from other departments within SFGH (e.g. SLP, Nutrition, Medicine). I'mthankful for the willingness and commitment 4B nurses have shown to this project. Once we start rolling out the standardized nurse-led Swallowing Screening Tool, I'm certain not only Aspiration PNA rates will decrease in patients @ risk but also nourishment should improve in patients that not show swallowing difficulties from the screening process.

If you would like to see more detailed information about our project (e.g. see our training slides, forms, videos, etc), please visit our website at

http://web.mac.com/francohc/4BDYSite/Welcome.html

Also don't hesitate in contacting me through here or the website should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Franco Herrera
4B - Neuro/Stepdown RN