Being an SLP in the Real World... Where's the Disconnect?

This episode is essential for anyone struggling with conflicting expectations from their education, patients, administration, and personal goals. Our guest, Ed Bice, delves into how we can reconcile differences when we are faced with competing ideas. We explore strategies for navigating challenging situations and enhancing communication skills. Additionally, the episode focuses on the importance of leveraging the knowledge of those you are negotiating with, especially when advocating for more reasonable productivity standards and the adoption of new diagnostic and treatment equipment. 

Guest bio:
Ed Bice is currently working as a Clinical Consultant for IOPI Medical. He is the co-founder of Appalachian-Zenith Training and Education Courses (A-ZTEC). He has experience in various settings, including acute care, outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing. Ed has held various leadership positions, including a Regional Manager, Vice President of Clinical Services, and Chief Operating Officer.  Ed has been a guest on national and international dysphagia podcasts and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Ed was an invited member of the committee that developed the Adult Dysphagia Practice Portal for the American Speech Hearing and Language Association. She serves as the co-coordinator of the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia’s special interest group for Feeding and Swallowing Disorders and currently assesses and treats patients at a nonprofit speech and hearing center. He teaches an introductory and advanced swallowing course at the University of Maryland as adjunct faculty. Ed has served as an expert witness in court cases related to swallowing and swallowing disorders. Ed has been an invited speaker for universities, state, national and international conventions on various topics in dysphagia. 

Resources:
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2019_PERSP-19-00022

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro Music and Preface
• 1:30 The Real Ed Bice --A Man of Many Hats
• 5:29 How it Works (Does it?)... In the Real World
• 14:38 Having and Being a Mentor
• 19:36 The Pervasive Theme of Perceived Power Distance; Barriers in Communication
• 27:00 Strategy in Negotiating --Productivity, Equipment, and Beyond
• 38:04 Answering Physicians Who Favor the Status Quo
• 43:00 Navigating Mountains of Knowledge
• 53:44 Closing Words
• 55:40 Outro Music