What does it mean to have an "advanced" CDI program? For that matter, what does it mean to be an "experienced" CDI professional? "It's more than just a program's age and more than just the number of years an individual has been involved in CDI efforts," says Dee Banet, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDI...Read More »
Even the best of medical care has complications and consequences. Unfortunately, society has not always encouraged the medical community to be forthcoming when these things occur. While significant improvements have occurred with the institution of the “...Read More »
Nutritional issues are not uncommon in children and may have a significant impact on a child’s health. Poor nutrition can negatively affect growth, immune system function, emotions, and long term cognitive development. Poor nutrition can also increase a...Read More »
A new position paper written by the ACDIS Advisory Board (see the Position Paper section of the website) seeks to clearly define the CDI specialist’s role and establish professional standards for implementing new programs, redefining an existing department, or hiring new staff members.
Thankfully, some of the documentation and coding issues I have been screaming about over the past 10 years have been heard with the transition to ICD-10.Read More »
When training new hires, managers need to understand a person’s strengths and weaknesses and work to establish the best learning strategies for him or her. It’s important to conduct an assessment of the individual’s skill set against the expectations of the position. Once you’ve hired and...Read More »
