We provide convenient and timely on-site imaging services.
Our company works directly with skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies across the state of Michigan.
We offer one of the most preferred testing method for studying and evaluating swallowing impairments
On-Site’s SLP team provides convenient on-site imaging using their mobile Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow “FEES” system.
About On-Site Dysphasia Diagnostics
We specialize in capturing video and photo documentation of different swallowing disorders found in adult and geriatric patients. The documentation captured during the exam can be used by specialists to determine the best plan of action for ongoing patient care. We work directly with your facility to coordinate our on-site diagnostic imaging services. Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists are specially trained to perform the diagnostic procedures conveniently at your facility. All diagnostic equipment is brought on-site, so patients are not required to leave the comfort of your facility. This helps relieve patient anxiety, as well as lower administrative cost and burden, by eliminating the need for patient transport to a local hospital or clinic.
Our accurate and comprehensive technique helps:
- Determine if a swallow impairment exists
- Evaluate function to determine which structures are impaired
- Establish and implement a treatment plan
- Develop the safest, yet least restrictive diet
PATIENT BENIFITS
OUR PROCEDURE
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
PATIENT BENIFITS
One notable key patient benefit when choosing On-Site Dysphagia Diagnostics is that our procedure can be performed in the patient’s natural living environment. The exam requires no radiation or barium and the patient is able to sit in a natural eating position.
As a mobile FEES provider, all diagnostic materials needed to perform the procedure are included. Materials include disposable food items of each consistency, utensils, cups, straws, and FDA approved, Sugar-Free dye.
OUR PROCEDURE
Our procedure referred to as FEES, which is an acronym for Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow allows our Speech Pathologists to obtain a bird’s eye view of the laryngeal and pharyngeal structures.
During the exam, they will formally evaluate your patient’s swallowing function, in order to help determine the severity for the swallowing impairment, recommend safe diets, recommend compensatory strategies and to aid in facilitating a safe swallow function.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
After the procedure is complete, a concise report, including High Definition color images are provided the same day of the exam.
CONVENIENT EXAMINATION
Results can be achieved while upright in a chair or in bed. Easily performed on bariatric or bed-bound patients.Â
HIGHER ASSESSMENT QUALITY
We don’t have x-ray vision, but this is the next best thing. On-Site uses a more accurate test to determine swallowing impairments.
WE COME TO YOU
FEES can be performed in a skilled nursing or assisted living facilities, a comfortable and familiar setting for the patient.
HOME HEALTH COMPANIES
On-Site also partners with Michigan-based home health companies. We can visit your patients in their homes.Â
PROVIDE A HIGHER ASSESSMENT QUALITY
The equipment and software used during the procedure will exceed expectations in the world of endoscopy. We are able to capture High Definition Imagery and unsurpassed digital clarity.
Our system delivers double the resolution of other endoscopic exams, providing a higher assessment quality.
MEET THE STAFF OF ON-SITE DYSPHAGIA DIAGNOSTICS
DEVRI DOWIS
On-Site Dysphagia Diagnostics, LLC is an independently owned and operated mobile FEES company, established in 2017. We provide Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES), which is a state of the art instrumental swallow assessment to individuals in a variety of medical settings throughout Michigan and neighboring states.Â
Devri Dowis who is the owner and chief Endoscopist, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified brain injury specialist with 11 years of experience. Devri attended Central Michigan University for her undergraduate degree and furthered her education at Appalachian State University, North Carolina where she graduated with a Master of Art in Speech-Language Pathology and is licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio. Devri received direct training under a Board-Certified Dysphagia Specialist and other Speech-Language Pathologist proficient in Dysphagia and FEES. Devri has performed numerous FEES in multiple medical settings throughout her career. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) clinical competencies, Devri and staff are trained to perform FEES independently. Devri founded this company based on her strong passion for providing care to the adult and geriatric population, as well as, her compassion for Dysphagia. She feels collaboration with other team members as well as providing educational opportunities allows for the patient to receive the best care and most comprehensive treatment available.
STACIE LABRUNE
Stacie Labrune MA CCC-SLP/Endoscopist Stacie earned her Master’s Degree in 2002 from Wayne State University and has over 18 years of speech-language pathology experience. For over 11 years, Stacie has been focused on working with patients who have Dysphagia. Her dysphagia experience includes medically complex patients with swallowing impairments complicated by multiple intubations and extubations, ventilator support, tracheostomy status, Passy Muir Valves, vocal cord dysfunction, extensive NPO status with NGT or PEG placements and oropharyngeal weakness with cognitive barriers.Â
Stacie’s passion for FEES stemmed from her work in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital with Ventilator and Tracheostomy patients as she experienced barriers to providing instrumentation that looks at the structures of the larynx post extubation and tracheostomy status. She understood that the MBSS had limitations to the amount of information it could give with this population and she pursued her passion to provide the best quality of care to her patients and to simplify the delivery of instrumentation to patients in need. She is excited to provide another tool for you to help determine your patient’s safest and least restrictive diet and she looks forward to meeting you and assisting you with your client’s swallowing needs!
Deb Sherrill
Administrative Assistant
accounts@onsitedysphagia.com
CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING OUR SERVICES
If you are a Speech Pathologist or another patient provider, working within a Michigan skilled nursing facility or home health agency, and you would like to learn more about scheduling a FEES exam for someone, Please call us directly, or complete our inquiry form.
Phone
Fax
989-455-4990
Address
P.O. Box 251
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734