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[Dysphagia] terminology for 'feeders'


  • Subject: [Dysphagia] terminology for 'feeders'
  • From: kgoertz at paphr.sk.ca (Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR))
  • Date: Fri Jul 22 08:02:36 2005

Hi All,
I have been running a feeding certification program in my district (along
with nursing) for some time.  Lately a nurse manager has asked what we
should change the title on the certificate (that is achieved at the end of
the program) to from "certified feeder".  While it refers to the staff and
not the individual with dysphagia, there has been some feedback re: that
term and people would like it changed.  
Any suggestions or ideas out there as to what we might change it to?
The only one I could come up with quickly was 'Certified Meal Assistant',
but I'm not sure I love that one.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Kim





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