Department of Otorhino­laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery &
Institute of Human Communicative Research

Golden Opportunity or Potential Crisis? Being a Speech Therapist in Residential Care Homes for the Elderly (RCHE)

29 Feb 2020 (Sat) [cancelled]

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Speakers

CUHK Faculty

Mr. Raymond FONG

Speech Therapist
Department of Otorhino­laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Thomas LAW

Speech Therapist
Department of Otorhino­laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Invited Faculty

Dr. Jenny LEE

Consultant and Chief of Service
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics
Tai Po Hospital

Ms. Doris CHAN

Superintendent
Ho Shing Home for the Elderly (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)

Ms. Candy NGAN

Speech Therapist
Public Hospital


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Description

Dysphagia management is probably the major but potentially risky role that a speech therapist plays in the residential care homes for the elderly (RCHE). Assessing and managing dysphagia is challenging because of the various limitations.

This seminar, which is organized by the Department of Otorhino­laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of the Faculty of Medicine & The Institute of Human Communicative Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, aims to specifically enhance participants’ knowledge in dysphagia management and in particular, the tools and skills you need to survive in a RCHE environment.

Outline

  • Overview of RCHE and dysphagia management
  • Revisiting the fundamentals of dysphagia
  • Survival skills for a speech therapist in RCHE
  • Working collaborating with your fellow colleagues at the hospital
  • Establishing role and responsibilities in RCHE
  • Practical tips

Time

9:00am-5:30pm
(Registration starts at 8:30am)

Venue

LT6, Yasumoto International Academic Park,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
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Target

Speech therapists working in, or have an intention to work in RCHE, and providing dysphagia management

Language

The seminar will be conducted in Cantonese supplemented with English terms

Meal Arrangement

Light refreshments will be provided.
Lunch is on your own.

Registration

Online Registration

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https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=7696106

Registration Fee

HK$700
( limited seats, registration will be on first-come-first-served basis )

Complimentary Registration

This event offers complimentary attendance for CUHK external clinical educators. If you would like to redeem your complimentary attendance to this event, please contact Mr Thomas Law on thomaslaw@ent.cuhk.edu.hk

Registration Deadline

3 September 2019

Program Rundown

Time Content
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:15 Opening Remarks
Professor Kathy Lee, Chief of Division of Speech Therapy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
09:15 - 09:45 Overview of RCHE and dysphagia management
  • Dysphagia management in RCHE: How does it differ from hospitals and the community?
Mr. Thomas Law, Speech Therapist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
09:45 - 10:45 Revisiting the fundamentals of dysphagia
  • A&P: You hate it but you need it
  • How to assess and manage dysphagia in RCHE?
Mr. Raymond Fong, Speech Therapist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
10:45 - 11:15 BREAK
11:15 - 13:00 Practical tips for elderly with:
  • Stroke: New stroke vs. old stroke, how to rehab?
  • Dementia: The client just wouldn’t eat!
  • Parkinsonism: It’s the meds, right?
  • Respiratory diseases: Is there a thing called breathing-swallowing discoordination?
  • Sarcopenia: It’s the dietitian’s problem?!
  • Palliative care / Comfort feeding: To feed or not to feed?
Mr. Raymond Fong
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 - 14:30 Survival skills for a speech therapist in RCHE
  • Documentations and communication with different personnel and caregivers
Mr. Raymond Fong
14:30 - 15:00 Dysphagia in Elderly and EOL Clients
Dr. Jenny Lee, Consultant and Chief of Service, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tai Po Hospital
15:00 - 15:30 Collaboration with Speech Therapists in HA hospitals: Practical tips and experience sharing
Ms. Candy Ngan
15:30 - 15:45 Establishing role and responsibilities in RCHE: What does the superintendent expect of you?
Ms. Doris Chan, Superintendent, Ho Shing Home for the Elderly (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
15:45 - 16:00 BREAK
16:00 - 17:00 Panel discussion:
Dr. Jenny Lee
Ms. Doris Chan
Ms. Candy Ngan
Mr. Raymond Fong
Mr. Thomas Law
17:00 - 17:15 Concluding Remarks and evaluation

Continuing Professional Development

Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists - 8 CEPST points

Terms and Regulations

Secretariat

Mr. Edmond Suen (TEL: 3943 9613)
Fax: (852) 3942 0969
Email: speechtherapy@ent.cuhk.edu.hk
Website: http://www.ent.cuhk.edu.hk/staud
Address: Room 303-304, 3/F, Academic Building No.2,The Chinese University of Hong Kong