by Linnea Archibald
The role of a CDI professional is not something to “set and forget.” Even after the orientation period is over, the learning never stops. There’s always a need to reevaluate strengths and weaknesses and work on filling knowledge gaps. But this constant learning...Read More »
To all our local chapters, happy New Year! We can’t wait to see all you do in the next 12 months. Please remember as you plan your upcoming events and make leadership changes to keep us in the loop! To have your new leadership information and newsletters updated on the ACDIS website, add...Read More »
by Ronald Singell, RN, BSN, CCDS
When reviewing a patient’s chart, we can make use of computer software, Coding Clinic, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and clinical and coding references to help us. Those resources are quick and easy to use. But...Read More »
by Marlene Goodwin-Esola, MSN, RNC
Productivity is a prevailing focus and often-discussed topic for our specialty. The topic of CDI productivity is an enigma to me, and we need to seek further evidence and data to set expected standards. Many of us who came from nursing...Read More »
by Jess Fluegel
There is no single query format every organization uses. Though ACDIS and AHIMA have collaborated to provide theGuidelines for Achieving a...Read More »
by Shelly Lynette Sepulveda, DNP, MSN-L, MBA, RN, CCDS
Professionalism, communication, and collaboration are extremely important components of the CDI industry. Cultivating the future of CDI demands the ability to educate and support the CDI team to continuously develop their...Read More »
by Benjamin Kartchner, MD, CHCQM, CMPC
Each of us has a unique story of how we became involved in CDI. For some it may have been an early choice or lifelong goal, but I suspect that many of you, like me, stumbled into this work by chance. In residency, I had several attendings who...Read More »