Getting Started with Implementation of IDDSI in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Thank you to LeadingAge Iowa and LeadingAge Illinois for sharing this webinar opportunity with our members. This session is sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co Inc. 

Event Schedule

June 4, 2026  I  10:30–11:30 a.m. CT

Location

Virtual/Zoom

Event Description

IDDSI is the current standard of practice for dysphagia management, which is becoming a regulatory requirement during survey visits. During this session, we'll delve into the intricacies of its implementation, available training and resources, equipping you with the knowledge needed to effectively support your team. Discover valuable insights from sharing lessons learned and offer practical tips to conquer the common challenges faced in the dynamic world of dysphagia care.

Objectives

• Describe the IDDSI Framework, the current standard for dysphagia management.

• Discuss implementation process in skilled nursing facility (SNF) and Assisted Living (AL) settings and available training and resources.

• Explain how members of the AL/SNF interdisciplinary teams can most effectively assist in the implementation process.

• Discuss lessons learned and tips on how to handle the most frequent challenges that arise.

Speaker

Dr. Shellie M. Sonnentag, DNP, AGPCNP, CD, NHA, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, WCC, QCP
Shellie Sonnentag is the chief nursing officer for Real Property Health Facilities. She directs the executive level QAPI program and company policy development, and supports clinical and nutritional service operations for all of the RPHF nursing homes and residential care facilities. In her 30+ year long-term care career, Dr. Sonnentag has contributed to the field of long-term care nursing by serving as a co-chair of the Quality, Education and Convention Committees for the Wisconsin Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living. She serves on the advisory board for the CHSRA Clinical Resource Center and is a current member of the Wisconsin DON Council and the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing. Shellie is an IDDSI champion, achieving full implementation of IDDSI throughout her company in 2019.

Registration & Other Information

LeadingAge Kansas Member       FREE
Prospective Member                $99       

What’s Included

Registration fee includes digital handout, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CE credit/ attendance certificate.  A recording of this webinar is included in the registration fee (no CE credit/attendance certificate will be awarded when viewing the recording).

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Per the policy of LeadingAge Iowa, there will be no refunds approved for this webinar. Registered attendees who miss the live webinar can request the recording following the webinar.

Continuing Education

This educational event has been approved for up to 1.0 continuing education hours in the core of Administration for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).

LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.0 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.

*Continuing education hours are subject to change.
*Dates and Times are subject to change.