Epic change: Liquid consistency and modified textures name changes, Aug. 10

Review the SBAR to see new definitions

S:  Liquid consistency and modified texture names are changing in EPIC on August 10^th.

B:  Our organization has been working to align with the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) definitions for modified textures and liquid consistencies for over 2 years.  This work ensures that the terminology we are using within our organization and upon discharge matches what other providers and facilities in our community are already using.

A/R:  What is being updated: 

• Diet orders
• Menus
• EPIC documentation ( Speech therapy, Nursing and Dietician)
• Discharge teaching
• Transfer to facility orders

Content will include BOTH the current name and the new name when there is a 1:1 match.  Here is a look at the change you will see in orders.     

***No change in provider workflow

R:  Check out the new definitions. If you or your section would like more detailed support or have questions please contact Melissa Berry, acute rehab manager at Melissa.berry@salemhealth.org or 503-814-2418.