Career advancement. It’s what most people look for when they join an association. Training, education, and networking are the tools to progress in your career. Whether you’re brand-new to the profession or a seasoned veteran looking for tips to help educate...Read More »
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS
Many newer CDI specialists are trained on encoders right off the bat, often never using a DRG Expert until they seek certification. I’m going to show my age now by telling you that when I started, we all used a DRG Expert filled with notes in every...Read More »
Have a new hire on the way? Without a set plan in place, the new staff member may end up with conflicting information or take significantly longer to train. Though not everyone approaches onboarding the same way, developing a transition and training plan streamlines the process, sets reasonable...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
It’s hard to believe my ACDIS journey only began six months ago. As anyone new to CDI will tell you, the mountain of information can be overwhelming. Lucky for me, I’ve never been tasked with reviewing a record and querying. Though I’ve learned a lot in the...Read More »
The amount of energy it takes to stay up-to-date on all the relevant CDI news can be overwhelming. It can take valuable time away from daily record review duties and activities. One relatively new solution to this conundrum is the addition of a CDI educator—an individual dedicated to the...Read More »
“Even if you don’t have a title, you can be a leader if you’re passionate and have a desire to change a process that’s not working,” said Judy Schade, RN, MSN, CCM, CCDS, CDI specialist at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, on the May 18 Quarterly Conference Call. She spoke in regard to...Read More »
Chocolate is a great motivator. Many a CDI professional has earned inroads with providers by rewarding good documentation habits through appealing to a sweet tooth or two. And yet, CDI specialists say that physician engagement and education represents their greatest daily professional challenge...Read More »
