Articles for January 1, 2016

CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

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January 1, 2016

FEATURES
8 Data dive: Leverage information for program growth
The CDI program at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts, discusses how it leverages data via regular reporting and analysis thanks to the efforts of its business analyst.

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CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Associate Director's Note

January 1, 2016
ACDIS Guidance

No matter your holiday traditions, we all seem to share the almost mystical belief that this simple turning of the clock, this flip of the calendar, represents a magical reset button on our lives.Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Note from the Advisory Board: Set and assess core competencies continuously

January 1, 2016
ACDIS Guidance

by Sylvia Hoffman, RN, CCDS, CCDI, CDIP

The job description for a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialist involves more than simply leaving queries. The role takes many different forms, however, standard competency elements do exist—competencies CDI staff must...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Data dive: Leverage information for program growth

January 1, 2016
CDI Management, Policies & Procedures

“A graph is worth a thousand words,” says Matthew Bohl, business analyst for the CDI program at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts.Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Radio Recap: Query audits provide growth opportunities

January 1, 2016
Physician Queries, CDI Management

It’s a glass half-full kind of result—40% of “ACDIS Radio” listeners (of the October 28, 2015, broadcast) say their CDI program has an established query auditing process in place. But there’s definitely room to add more milk to the glass: Another 29% say they have some query review practices...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Ask ACDIS: Assessing staff, verbal queries, and fiscal outcomes

January 1, 2016
Ask ACDIS

Members of the ACDIS Advisory Board answered the following questions during its November Quarterly Membership Conference Call:

  • How long does it take for new CDI specialists to become proficient in the role?
  • Our CDI program does a lot of verbal queries. Do you have any
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CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

ACDIS Advisory Board considers industry advances

January 1, 2016
ACDIS Guidance

Each year, four new Advisory Board members step forward and four trusted members take a step back from their roles. Each board member brings unique expertise and insight to bear on the board and on the direction of the overall association.

For those stepping back from board duties as 2015...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 10, Issue 1

Physician Advisor’s Corner: Tips for gaining physician support for I-10

January 1, 2016
Education

by Sam Antonios, MD, FACP, FHM, CCDS

If we are to succeed in the transition to ICD-10, we need to dispel all myths about the new code set, be empathetic to physicians, and always offer support.Read More »

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