Ellie Orr

Experienced Speech Pathologist with 20+ years in acute, subacute, and community settings. Advanced and additional competencies in FEES, Videostroboscopy, Laryngectomy, Tracheostomy, and Videofluoroscopy. Skilled in clinical and student supervision. Qualification in health leadership and management (MHL, CSU 2024). University lecturer and course developer in dysphagia and aphasia (Fed Uni). Published researcher and presenter at local, state, and national levels. Strong collaborative relationships with neurology, oncology, and respiratory specialists. Known for calm, supportive and professional leadership, with a focus on learning and team cohesion. Committed to advancing Speech Pathology in the Grampians Health community. Based in Ballarat.

• Videostroboscopy Course, PENTAX, Sydney, 10/01/24
• Videostroboscopy and Laryngeal Imaging Training Course, A Tempo Voice Centre, 06/01/24
• Laryngology Society of Australia Webinar - Case Presentations, 05/01/24
• STEP community (Ianessa Humbert) Dysphagia Learning Modules x 3, 2024
• MedBridge Learning Modules - VFSS, FEES, Stroboscopy, Dysphagia, 2023
• Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander - Cultural Appreciation, 07/01/23
• Chronic Cough; Diagnosis to Management, 03/01/21
• More on request

• Research and Innovation on the Run, GH, 10/01/24
• Respiratory Journal Club, 10/01/24
• MERI committee - Presented research and proposal for new research, 01/01/23
• Altered Airways - Presented to Oncologists on SP role and altered airways, 01/01/23
• Tracheostomy Interest Group - Presented work for Critical Care Educator Role, 01/01/22
• SPA National Conference - Presented Research, Phase 1, 05/01/21
• Dysphagia Interest Group - Presented at Swallowing Awareness Week, 03/01/21
• 'Research on the Run' Grampians Health - Presented COPD Research, Phase 1, 01/01/20

• Critical Care Educator
• Needs-based analysis/environmental scan and recommendations for future requirements for sustainability of speech pathology services at Stawell Regional Health
• Emergency Laryngectomy Online Module via Rise
• Grade One Rotation Survey
• Development of sub-acute FEES including equipment purchasing
• Speech Pathology-led nasendoscopy training
• Initiated ICU liaison nurse tracheostomy changes
• Established a VFSS CoP
• Established VSA clinics
• Established SPEd
• Initiated and supported the new ASSIST online Module
• Initiated and supported the new Traffic Light Signage System
• Change of practice to PTA assessment and management
• Sim Lab training for tracheostomy and laryngectomy education
• Overhaul of VFSS service (ongoing) to optimise efficiency/use of resources
• Review of VFSS competency with full and peer-review versions
• Collaboration with radiologists for 30f/30p whilst limiting radiation exposure
• Online VFSS MR form and protocol developed to ensure standardised procedures
• Developed independent SP VFSS clinics with AHA to minimise resource requirements
• Intensive work on competencies: FEES/VFSS/Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy

• My peer reviews are available via my department (East) manager. They give thorough insight into my supportive leadership and commitment to skill development

Orr, E., Perera, R., Sayner, A., Thompson, A., Pang, M., Entesari-Tatafi, D., Dalgleish, G., Nguyen, L., Cliffe, L., McDonald, I., Than, K., Keage, M., & Clapham, R. P. (2024). Impacts of a dysphagia screening questionnaire on speech pathology input using a transdisciplinary approach for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. [Dysphagia], [https://doi.org/[DOI]

Currently working on publishing my most recent research: "Perceptions of transdisciplinary swallow screening in a pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)"

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