by Linnea Archibald
Diversity makes us better. It opens our eyes to new perspectives. It enriches our lives, personally and professionally. Homogeneity can be comfortable, but it isn’t doing us any favors in the short or long term. Listening to and welcoming diverse perspectives...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
When people think about what makes for a great workplace, they might think of an environment that pushes for work-life balance, has management that advocates for and supports the department, and features a team that communicates and works together well. However,...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
Culturally, those in the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus) community are finally beginning to be accepted for who they are. While the healthcare landscape is starting to change alongside the cultural understandings,...Read More »
Diversity can be defined through different lenses. Whatever makes you different or unique from your teammate or colleague makes you diverse. Diversity is imperative for teams, departments, and organizational success. Companies...Read More »
EHRs hold all the important information about patients’ medical histories and demographics. Historically, however, they have tended to only include one indication of gender: the gender a patient was assigned at birth. While many patients identify as their birth-...Read More »
by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
I often joke that I started nursing with Florence Nightingale. Compared to those early days of my career, the world has changed and medical care has advanced beyond my imagination. And although I could never have dreamed of...Read More »
ACDIS has long celebrated exemplary CDI professionals through the ACDIS Achievement Awards and the accompanying ceremony at the annual ACDIS national conference. The mainstay awards—CDI Professional of the Year, Recognition of CDI Professional Achievement, Excellence in Provider Engagement, and...Read More »
