[Dysphagia] terminology for 'feeders'

[kgoertz at paphr.sk.ca (Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR))]

I like the certified dining aide title, I'm not sure nurses want to be
referred to as aides though...
Maybe once I gather a few title suggestions, I'll list them and do a random
poll of nurses and see which title they prefer...hey this is sounding like a
small project, any students out there listening?
Thanks Ali.
Kim




-----Original Message-----
From: Kutner, Alina [mailto:Ali.Kutner@healthsouth.com]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:20
To: Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR)
Subject: RE: [Dysphagia] terminology for 'feeders'



How about:

Certified Dining Aide or
Safe Dining Specialist?
Ali Kutner, SLP

-----Original Message-----
From: dysphagia-bounces@b9.com [mailto:dysphagia-bounces@b9.com]On
Behalf Of Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR)
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 10:02 AM
To: 'dysphagia@b9.com'
Subject: [Dysphagia] terminology for 'feeders'


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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