Behind the Scenes with SLPs Across Models of Care in the ICU

Presented by Martin B. Brodsky and Marta Kazandjian

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The essential role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) on the multidisciplinary ICU team is not universally recognized and accepted. This course will define and discuss the various models of care in the ICU and the contributions of the SLP within the multidisciplinary team. This course will examine the three models of ICU care and appreciate the differences between multidisciplinary core members of the team, identify methods for developing the skillset for implementing SLP services in the ICU and constructing a plan to address the value of SLP services to the multidisciplinary critical care team which represents both medical and allied medical professionals.

Learning Objectives

Examine the three models of ICU care and appreciate the differences between traditional and nontraditional multidisciplinary core members of the team
Determine at least four methods necessary to develop the skillset for implementing SLP services in the ICU
Construct a plan to address the value of SLP services to the multidisciplinary critical care team

Meet your instructors

Martin B. Brodsky

Dr. Martin Brodsky is Section Head for Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic and Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. His…

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Marta Kazandjian

Marta Kazandjian M.A.CCC-SLP BRS-S, NBC-HWC, FASHA is Clinical Assistant Professor and Dept Head at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Stony Brook University. She is an ASHA Fellow and is board certified in both swallowing and swallowing disorders as well as in health and wellness coaching. She is an invited national and…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Models of Care In the ICU

This chapter will examine 3 models of ICU care and appreciate the differences between traditional and non-traditional multidisciplinary core members of the team. A comprehensive understanding of these models of care provides a basis for the value of SLP presence and interventions within critical care medicine.

2. Developing a Skillset and a Plan for SLP Services in ICU

This chapter will assist the learner to identify at least four methods necessary to develop the skillset for implementing SLP services in the ICU. Developing these skills will expand the basis of knowledge to provide evidence-based care in the ICU.

3. The Value of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services Within the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

This chapter will assist the learner to construct a plan to address the value of SLP services to the multidisciplinary critical care team. An improved multidisciplinary understanding of the SLP’s role allows for the development of integrated research and clinical innovations to patient care.

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