When I began my career as a CDI professional, I learned that if there is conflicting documentation in the health record, the documentation of the attending physician supersedes that of any other provider. It is something I have taught to...Read More »
Striking the balance between meaningful and measurable when setting an expectation is much more comparable to a trapeze act than a walk in the park. Quantifiable efforts are the easiest to track and measure for impact, but often the more qualitative efforts...Read More »
To say I was naïve when I accepted the role of CDI program physician advisor would be a gross understatement. All I could think after accepting the offer was, “What a difference I am going to make!” However, once the reality of how...Read More »
FEATURES 6 Where have you been, where are you going: A first year in CDI 10 Case study: Five CDI leadership essentials that could be missing from your toolbox 17 All...Read More »
Though CDI has certainly become a more well-known and established part of the healthcare ecosystem, often those in the CDI ranks find themselves there nearly by accident. Perhaps they’re looking for something to challenge them and keep them growing, perhaps...Read More »
Imagine a familiar scene: It’s close to the holidays at your local and highly overpopulated airport. Sensing an impending flight delay due to the frightful weather, you take refuge at the nearest restaurant. Of course, you aren’t the only one with this idea, so...Read More »
Up-and-coming CDI professionals will be pleased to hear that leadership roles usually have nowhere near the learning curve that starting out in the profession can entail. But that doesn’t mean being a leader is easy. Kristine Green, MSN, RN, vice...Read More »
