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- 1. Internship Binder Table of Contents Grand Strand Medical Center: Speech Therapy Department LOGS & FORMS • Sample Weekly Log…………………………………………………………………………………..2 • A log I created to allow students to reflect daily on activities accomplished and knowledge learned. A blank log and an example log are both included. • Sample Speech Pathology Observation Log…………………………………………………….…..2 • A log I created that allows student to track hours by age of patient, evaluation or therapy type, and disorder type. A blank log and an example log are both included. • Hand Washing Guide…………………………………………………………….………………..…2 GENERAL INFORMATION • Grand Strand Guide to Hand Hygiene………………...………………………………..…………...3 • Appropriate steps for hand washing throughout the hospital. • Guide to Sepsis……………………………………………………………………………………….4 • Definition • Who is at Risk • Symptoms • Evidence of Organ Dysfunction • Levels of Severity • Patient Assessment-Level of Consciousness Chart………………………………………………….1 • I created a chart to outline the different levels of consciousness that are widely used throughout the hospital. APHASIA • ASHA Aphasia Information……………………………...…………………………………………...3 • Definition • Causes • Signs and Symptoms • Diagnosis • Prevalence • Treatments • Communication Tips • Seeking Further Information • NIH Aphasia Fact Sheet…………………………...…………………………………………...........4 • Definition • Signs and Symptoms • Treatments • Current and Future Research • Overview of Aphasia…………………………..……………………………………………………..3 • Definition
- 2. • Causes • Types • Symptoms of Each Type • Diagnosis • Treatment Options • Communication Tips • Common Classifications of Aphasia…………..………………………………………………….….3 • Broca’s • Wernicke’s • Global • Conduction • Anomic • Transcortical Sensory • Transcortical Motor • Mixed Transcortical • Crossed • Subcortical • Primary Progressive Aphasia • Communication Tips…………………………………….………………………………..………….3 • Tips for Patients with a Speech or Language Disorder • Tips for Patients with Aphasia • Dysarthria…………………………………….…………………………………………………..…..3 • Definition • Signs and Symptoms • Causes • Types • Diagnosis • Treatment • Communication Tips DYSPHAGIA • Swallowing Mechanism Diagram……………………………………………………………………1 • Signs of Dysphagia Checklist…………………………………………………………………...……1 • Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dysphagia………………………………………………...6 • Definition • Types • Symptoms • Causes • Treatment • Swallowing Disorders in Adults……………………………………………………………….……..4 • Definition • Signs and Symptoms • Causes
- 3. • Types • Diagnosis • Treatment • Communication Tips • Swallowing Problems Handout……………………………………………….…………..……...….2 • Tips for Safe Swallowing • How to Modify Foods • Using THICK IT • Importance of Food Consistency • Swallow Mechanism DYSPHAGIA DIETS • Liquid Consistency Chart……………………………………………….……………………..……..1 • Detailed Diet Information & Meal Examples For……………………………………………..…......5 • Puree Diet • Mechanical Soft Diet • Neutropenia Diet • Myasthenia Gravis Diet • National Dysphagia Diet Booklet..………………………………………………………………......7 • Specific Considerations for Each Diet Level • Sample Meals for Dysphagia Levels Diets……………………………………………………....…14 EVALUTION MATERIALS • Language/Cognitive Communication Evaluation Template…………………………………….….7 • Clinical Swallowing Example Template………………………………………………………….….9 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS • ROSS Information Processing Assessment-Geriatric…………………………………………...….16 • Sample Test • Instructions for Administering Test • ROSS Information Processing Assessment-Second Edition…………………………………….…12 • Sample Test • Instructions for Administering Test • The Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test- GOAT…………………………………………….....9 • Sample Test • Instructions for Administering Test • Montreal Cognitive Assessment- MOCA…………………………………………….……………..5 • Sample Test • Instructions for Administering Test • Mini Mental State Exam………………………………………………………………………….....4 • Sample Test • Instructions for Administering Test • SLUMS Examination………………………………………………...............................................1 • Rehabilitation Diagnostic Test Learning Module……………………………..…………...……..10
- 4. EXERCISES • 40 Swallowing Exercises and Diagrams………………………………………………………...….4 TECHNOLOGY & PROCEDURES • Modified Barium Swallow…………………………………………………………………………..3 • Definition • Reasons for Use • Pharynx and Esophagus • Barium • Process Details • FEES………………………………..………………………………………………………………...6 • Definition and History • Comparison of FEES and MBS • Placement of VitalStim Therapy………………………………………..………………………......3 • Fact Sheet: Dysphagia and VitalStim Therapy • Chart of VitalStim Placement AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) • Choosing the Right AAC Device………………………………………..…………………..…........4 • TextSpeak Details and Information • Sample Communication Boards………………………………………..………………………......5 • Health Communication Board • Pediatric Communication Board • Communication Board for Home Setting • Keyboard • Speech Therapy Related Apps……………………………………………………………………..13 • Price, Function, Description, Search Words for over 200 apps • Stroke Specific iPad Apps……………………………………………………………….…………..7 TRACHS • Passy-Muir Inc. Tracheostomy Tube Instructions and Diagram………………………….…….….2 • Tracheostomy-John Hopkins……………………………………………………………..…………5 • Definition • Reasons for Procedure • Speech with a Tracheostomy • Eating with a Tracheostomy • Tracheostomy and Passy-Muir Valve • How to Use Speaking Valve • SLP and Tracheostomy Rehabilitation STROKE • Explaining Stroke Booklet………………………………………………………………………...19 • National Stroke Association booklet focused on stroke types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery. • NIH Stroke Scale Chart Overview.………………………………………………………………......3
- 5. • NIH Stroke Scale Sample Test and Administration Instructions……………………………......…9 • Grand Strand Health Stroke Patient Education Admission Booklet………………………..…….19 • Grand Strand Health’s patient booklet focused on stroke details and recovery plan expectations. • Grand Strand Health Stroke Patient Education Discharge Booklet………………………..……..33 • Grand Strand Health’s patient booklet focused on stroke recovery in a rehabilitation center following discharge from acute care. BRAIN INJURY • Brain Function: Lobes of the Brain Diagram…………………………………………………...…..1 • Vessels of the Brain/Circle of Willis Diagram………………………………………..….……....….2 • Glasgow Coma Scale- Symptoms and Scoring…………………………………….…………….…4 • Symptoms • Scoring Levels • Instructions for Administering • Ranchos Los Amigos Scale- Symptoms and Scoring………………………………………..……...4 • Symptoms • Scoring Levels • Instructions for Administering • Traumatic Brain Injury Booklet by Grand Strand Health………………………………………....34 • Grand Strand Health’s patient booklet focused on brain function and what to expect from different types of brain injuries. PARKINSON’S DISEASE • Parkinson’s Handbook: A Guide for Patients and Their Families………..……………………....10 • Primary and Secondary Symptoms • Living with Parkinson’s Disease • Speech in Parkinson’s Patients…………………………………………………….………….……6 • Physical Characteristics • Medical Treatment • Speech Characteristics in Parkinson’s Patients • Treating Speech Disorders in Parkinson’s Patients • Improving Dysarthria in Parkinson’s Patients PEDIATRICS • Stages of Child Growth…………………………………………………………….………..………1 • Child Speech/Language Development……………………………………………………………..4 • Receptive Language • Birth • 0-3 months • 4-6 months • 7-12 months • 1-2 years • 2-3 years • 3-4 years
- 6. • 4-5 years • Expressive Language • Birth • 0-3 months • 4-6 months • 7-12 months • 1-2 years • 2-3 years • 3-4 years • 4-5 years • Early Detection of Speech/Language/Hearing Disorders…………………………………………..3 • Identifying Signs of Different Disorders • Ways to Help with Language Disorders VOCABULARY • Glossary of Speech Related Terms………………………………………………………………….4 • Common Medical Abbreviations-Speech Related by ASHA……………………………….……….7 • List of Medical Abbreviations……………………………………………………………………...15 • Grand Strand Medical Center Speech Therapy Intern Vocabulary…………………………….…..7 • A list of the most commonly used terms and abbreviations I created as a reference for future interns. FUTURE INTERN STUDY GUIDE………………………………………………………………...30 • A 30 page study guide I created that is focused on the most important and most used knowledge as an intern in the Speech Therapy Department of Grand Strand Medical Center.