by Molly Siebert, RHIA, CCDS
As a CDI specialist, you of course want to do a good job during your daily work. But what can make you an exemplary CDI specialist? I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and on the top of my list is investing in yourself.
by Candace Blankenship, BSN, RN, CCDS
Well, I think we can do away with some of the suspense created by the title of this article by revealing that the time for identifying and capturing social determinants of health (SDOH) is now. That’s right. Now. But don’t stop reading yet. We...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 »
by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, then departed, leaving him half dead. Then a Samaritan man traveling down the same road came to where the man was. When he saw him...Read More »
by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
Modern American medicine is a prime example of a profession that has tremendously increased its authority through the attainment and control of specialized knowledge and judgment that is perceived as belonging exclusively to the physician....Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
It can be easy to get lost in the typical day-to-day shuffle and forget to pause and appreciate both ourselves and our colleagues. Gratitude works best in a cyclical fashion: Managers show their appreciation to their staff members, and staff show appreciation back...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
When you’re looking to enter the world of CDI, filling out your first application can be a daunting task. You may not know what experience to include on your resume, what completed training is relevant, or what interpersonal skills a hiring manager might be looking...Read More »