Local chapter success equates to success for ACDIS national, and for the profession generally. In 2022, ACDIS is holding occasional webinars and teleconference calls for local chapter volunteers to review policies and processes and share best practices. Our next call takes place Thursday, March...Read More »
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question we often ask of young people who, more than likely, have very little concept for what “growing up” really means. It’s been a long time since someone asked me that question, but I think I’ve finally...Read More »
The number of nurses considering leaving direct patient care increased 10% (to a total of 32%) in less than 10 months, according to research by the McKinsley & Co. consulting firm, ...Read More »
Demographics, preexisting comorbidities, vital signs, and laboratory values at the time of hospitalization can indicate which children with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe illness, and which are good candidates for aggressive early treatment, according to a study published in the...Read More »
Roughly one in seven cases of screen-detected breast cancer are overdiagnoses, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study focused on women aged 50 to 74 who were at average risk of breast...Read More »
We do many queries for malnutrition and are looking for a better way to get this essential diagnosis into the medical record without a query. I understand that some organizations have the dietitian document it and the provider attest to the diagnosis. Is that acceptable practice? Our thought is...Read More »
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee recently posted its another hot topic, which is focused on diabetes mellitus that is uncontrolled and poorly controlled. Head to the “...Read More »