Fresenius Kabi IDDSI action plan Kerry Spall– CCG Account Manager Joshua Beever - Dysphagia Specialist October 2018
Agenda Working in Partnership Product Update IDDSI transition plans Education and Training Support materials
Working in Partnership Care Homes Community sites GP Surgeries Population 392,061 Retail Pharmacies © Copyright Fresenius Kabi AG
Thick & Easy™ Clear 126g tin with clear scoop 1.4g scoop – no change 90 scoops per tin 1 scoop sachets for easy use 1.4g Box of 100 ACBS approved © Copyright Fresenius Kabi AG
Thick & Easy™ Clear Easily mixed with a range of drinks Carbonated drinks retain ‘fizz’ in mouth Retains the natural appearance and taste Reliable, safe and palatable gum-based formula Enhanced stability Neutral taste Choice of presentation Support package Training Education Tailored support for accounts
IDDSI Transition
Proposed Product Alignment Thick & Easy Clear Fresubin Thickened Fresubin 2kcal Crème New label showing number of scoops required per level Colour coded to IDDSI levels No scoop change New 1.5g scoop Red label alert on lid to highlight scoop change New label aligned to IDDSI Level 2 and Level 3 Formulation slightly altered this now aligns with IDDSI level 4 Flash added to label to highlight proposed formulation change
New Labels Labels will move directly to IDDSI, no transition labels on products. Additional labels can be provided if required.
Conversion Table Thick & Easy Clear *based on water
Education and Training
IDDSI Conversion Support Materials IDDSI Conversion Awareness Poster
IDDSI Conversion Support IDDSI Patient Poster
IDDSI Conversion Support IDDSI Mixing Poster and Guide
IDDSI Conversion Support IDDSI Patient Information
IDDSI Conversion Support GP Request Card- IDDSI Level
IDDSI Conversion Support Switching to IDDSI and Prescribing Guide
IDDSI Support Materials Implementation guide Wipe clean card Magnet Bespoke conversion tables, posters and letters Pocket guide/ filofax © Copyright Fresenius Kabi AG
Fresenius Kabi Education Programme To provide in the community Ensure safe hydration and nutrition Develop an understanding of dysphagia and the need for thickeners in fluids and food
On Going Support
Communication and training Letters to be sent out: CCG’s Practice managers and GPs Retail pharmacies Wholesalers NHS alert Education/training sessions for community staff e.g. Care Homes GPs Pharmacists Hospital training will be provided on Thick and Easy Clear and new IDDSI guidelines Bespoke letters/information