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
• Practical tips
• Survival skills for a speech therapist in RCHE
• Dysphagia in Elderly and EOL clients
• Collaboration with speech therapists in HA hospitals
• Establishing role and responsibilities in RCHE

Program Rundown

Time	Content
08:50 - 09:00	Start of Broadcasting
09:00 - 09:15	Opening Remarks
09:15 - 09:45	Overview of RCHE and dysphagia management Dysphagia management in RCHE: How does it differ from hospitals and the community? Dr. Thomas Law, Assistant Professor & Deputy Chief of Division, Division of Speech Therapy, 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 (in light of COVID-19)? Mr. Raymond Fong, Speech Therapist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
10:45 - 11:00	BREAK
11:00 - 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 Infection control, documentations and all the little things 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, Speech Therapist, Public Hospital
15:30 - 15:45	Establishing roles 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 Dr. Thomas Law
17:00 - 17:15	Concluding remarks and evaluation

Continuing Professional Development

Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists - 7 CEPST points

Seminar Materials

The lecture notes and supplementary materials could be downloaded via the link below.
The password would be sent to participants' email address.