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What is dysphagia?
People with dysphagia have trouble swallowing. They might:
- struggle to bite or chew food
- cough or choke when they eat or drink
- have food or drink fall from their mouth.
Dysphagia can cause serious health problems if it is not managed well. People with dysphagia can get infections that make it hard to breathe. They can choke or die. They might not eat enough food to be healthy.
How can NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is an Australian government program that provides funding and support to people with a permanent and significant disability so they can live more independently and achieve their goals.
providers keep people with dysphagia safe?
NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is an Australian government program that provides funding and support to people with a permanent and significant disability so they can live more independently and achieve their goals.
The NDIS Code of Conduct says that anyone who delivers NDIS supports must offer safe care. NDIS providers must quickly make changes to manage problems like dysphagia. This helps keep people safe.
This practice alert says that NDIS providers should:
- teach workers about dysphagia symptoms and risks
- make sure people with dysphagia see a and speech pathologist
A doctor that you see when you need a health check
- make mealtime management plans for people with dysphagia
- talk about dysphagia in staff meetings
- watch people with dysphagia when they eat and drink to make sure they stay safe
- ask GPs to consider whether medications the person takes may worsen dysphagia.
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