Kristin Murphey is joining me for this edition of the COVID Conversation. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on SLPs in SNFs - skilled nursing facilities. Show notes with resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/covidconvokristin

Caitlin Saxtein from Long Island, New York is joining me for this edition of the COVID Conversation. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on acute care therapists. Caitlin's current caseload is almost exclusively COVID-19 positive patients right now and she is shedding light on the SLP's role is in the midst of this pandemic. Show notes with resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/covidconvocaitlin 

This episode will introduce issues related to end-of-life care, including the experience of dying in America, common care locales, and patient and family values at the end of life, as well as the important role that SLPs can play in caring for people near the end of life, and the application of ethical principles to end-of-life situations. Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e14

I am delighted to have Rinki Varindani Desai as my first guest for the new COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our work, our lives, and our healthcare system, I’ve teamed up with my fellow SLPs to share insights into how the pandemic has changed their practice and what they’re doing to adapt. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on our outpatient setting. Show notes with resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/covidconvorinki

Millions of people are affected by health disparities secondary to racial and cultural inequalities (Payne, 2014). With the changing demographics, speech-language pathologists must anticipate significantly diverse caseloads which will include persons who are impacted by health disparities. The presenters of this podcast will describe health disparities as related to neurologically-based communication disorders and provide background on why disparities exist. In addition, the listeners will be provided with resources and methods that can be employed in clinical practice to support increased outcomes for patients and clients of color who have neurologically-based communication disorders and may be impacted by health disparities. Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e13

Panelists: William Connors, MS, CCC-SLP, Joy Musser PhD, CCC-SLP, Tina Babajanians, MS, CCC-SLP. In this episode, a panel of presenters discussed about teletherapy, the essential and best practices for adult related services. Visit the show notes for access to resources and more: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/adultteletherapy

Lynn Hawk provides a thorough examination of voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy. The course focuses on establishing a framework of how the Tracheoesophageal Prosthetic (TEP) works to provide voicing for patients with a laryngectomy. Next, attention is given to maintaining the TEP with regular cleanings and leak tests. Patients with TEPs encounter challenges with leaking around the puncture site and Lynn provides techniques for troubleshooting. Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e12

The tables have turned! We’re flipping the script! My amazing husband, Chase Porter takes the golden microphone and interviews the interviewer as we take a behind the scenes retrospective look at the Speech Uncensored Podcast. You’ll find out about how instrumental Chase was in launching the podcast from a thought and a wish to a reality. You’ll also hear from past guests  and listeners on their favorite episodes and take-aways. Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e11

Hannah Grassie will discuss a basic hierarchy of preparing yourself to work with specialized populations with a specific focus on patients with Parkinson’s disease. Whether or not you have experience or additional certifications, all clinicians can be equipped with evidence-based approaches that empower you to treat with the best knowledge of the field and its related research. In addition, there will be talk of resources, recommended therapy materials, and shared tools for getting started. Check out the show notes on www.speechuncensored.com for links to resources mentioned in the course. Check out links to resources, the research, and more at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e10

Bridget Guenther has spent her SLP career focusing on the treatment and management of head and neck cancer. As a Senior Clinical Educator for Atos Medical, Bridget provides education & trainings to SLPs and patients with total laryngectomy.  Bridget joins Leigh Ann to lay a foundation on the role of the SLP in managing patients with total laryngectomy. We review SLP involvement pre-surgery, immediately post-surgery (acute care), and follow-up (outpatient). Our talk covers the need for education, counseling, and information on alaryngeal speech options for this patient population. Check out links to resources, the research, and more at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e9