IDDSI in Clinical Practice: Multidisciplinary Application for Patient Safety

Join us for an exclusive webinar on IDDSI in Clinical Practice, where healthcare experts share practical strategies for patient safety. Learn how to apply IDDSI across disciplines, gain actionable insights, and enhance your skills in managing nutrition and swallowing care. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of patient-centered care!

About Each Speaker

Sarah AlMalik

Sarah AlMalik

SLP Clinical Supervisor

SBAHC

Sarah AlMalik is a Speech-Language Pathologist with an MSc and 18+ years in dysphagia. She leads SLP services at Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City and co-leads the Saudi Arabia IDDSI Reference Group, advancing care standards across the GCC.

Samar AlSaad

Samar AlSaad

Dysphagia Clinical Specialist

SBAHC

Samar AlSaad is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Dysphagia Specialist with 15+ years in complex swallowing disorders. She leads dysphagia services at Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City and co-leads the Saudi Arabia IDDSI Reference Group.

Norah AlSadhan

Norah AlSadhan

Dysphagia and Voice Disorder Department Chairperson

KFMC

Norah AlSadhan is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 10+ years of experience. Chairperson, Dysphagia & Voice Disorders Dept., King Fahad Medical City. Master’s from Trinity College Dublin, Bachelor’s from King Saud University, and Council Secretary, Saudi Society of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology.

Fatimah AlSoqeah

Fatimah AlSoqeah

Senior Clinical Dietitian / Team Leader

SBAHC

Fatimah AlSoqeah is a Senior Clinical Dietitian with 10 years’ experience in neurorehabilitation, pressure ulcers, and bariatric care. She leads IDDSI implementation at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City.

Niamah Condon

Niamah Condon

Founder of OCRAS

OCRAS

Niamah Condon is a culinary expert in dysphagia-friendly cuisine. Founder of Dysphagia Chef, Dining with Dignity Ltd., and OCRAS, training chefs to improve safety, dignity, and dining quality for those with swallowing disorders.

Webinar Agenda

Introduction to IDDSI & Patient Safety

Norah AlSadhan

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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

IDDSI Framework and Testing Methods

Samar AlSaad

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9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Break

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10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Interdisciplinary Roles in IDDSI: Swallowing Perspective

Samar AlSaad

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Interdisciplinary Roles in IDDSI: Dietitian Perspective

Fatimah AlSoqeah

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

IDDSI Implementation and Practice

Sarah AlMalik

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11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Break

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12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

Practical Techniques & Texture Control for Cooking IDDSI Foods in High-Volume Hospital Kitchens

Niamah Condon

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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

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