We love to share the tools we've created and use in our own clinical practices.Hopefully these free resources will support your work, spark ideas, and help you advocate for better patient care. Download, share, and put them to use (no strings attached!).
♡ Emily & Eva
Denture Communication Form
A resource to mark down information related to pt denture fit, usage, and condition. This can serve to provide documentation to nursing or family on pt condition or rationale behind oral concerns.
Medication Management Assessment & In Service
Giving you a jump start on providing a screening exam to gain insight into potential functional deficits as they relate to medication management. Use this as an informal guide with your best clinical judgement.
The BEST Apps for SLPs
We have gathered our favorite tablet apps to make planning your next session a cinch! They are arranged from the cheapest to the most expensive (much like how I organize my shopping cart). Leave us a comment and let us know which one is your favorite.
Dysphagia Referral Workflow
Ever struggled to nicely state when nursing should give you an update? We have put some general guidelines together on what qualifys as referral worthy!
Valsalva Swallow Technique
A poster to utilize with your patients! Easily explain the steps in the Valsalva technique in this poster format so it looks made for your patients wall.
Dysphagia Accountability Calendar
Use this to create an easy reminder for your clients on what their swallow exercises are AND a way to document their participation outside of direct treatment! The more the calendar is filled in the better their swallow can be. When I use this, I like to start with small goals. Maybe 50x the first few sessions, 100x the next few, and so on so they can be successful. Small wins working towards a big reward aka bread.
PEG Tube Badge Buddy
This resource is made to be worn on your name badge. Just print it, laminate, and attach to your badge! This allows you to easily access Eternal feeding resources, support groups, patient education, and caloric intake chart. Use the print out to provide education and test your patients on their knowledge on how they complete care!
Oral Hygiene Education
We made you this educational handout to increase understanding of the importance of oral hygiene, coding of level of care for oral hygiene, and a guide on when and from whom they should seek additional help. This can be used generally if you find oral care is not being completed correctly or to jump start an oral hygiene program at your facility.