REWIND: Improving Access to Care: Mobile FEES with Nicole DePalma
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***** Originally Aired: June 12, 2024*****
Guest: Nicole DePalma, MS, CCC-SLP
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In this episode, Renee is joined by Nicole DePalma to discuss mobile FEES. Mobile FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) is powerful in dysphagia assessment. It improves patients' access to care by providing another option for an instrumental swallowing exam. This episode will delve into what mobile FEES can and cannot provide. Join Renee and Nicole as they share insights on gaining competency in FEES. Let's explore how collaboration can enhance patient outcomes in this crucial area of healthcare.
About the Guest: Nicole DePalma, MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner of NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York Medical College. She has over 15 years of clinical experience working with patients with dysphagia, including medically complex cases such as those with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation.
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