Nutrition, Hydration, and Dysphagia: Strategies for Care Transitions

Course overview

Dysphagia can have a significant impact on a person's recovery and ability to transition home. Training and education are essential for a successful transition. Nurses have an important role in preparing the patient and caregiver on how to handle these issues. This course gives participants an overview of dysphagia topics that commonly occur and what topics need to be addressed prior to discharge. This course is applicable for nurses in the acute care, post-acute care, long-term care, and home health care settings.