ACDIS is planning a special Leadership Council breakfast at the 2021 ACDIS conference! If you're attending the 2021 ACDIS conference and are interested in attending the breakfast,...Read More »
There have been a multitude of discussions in the CDI profession about denials, specifically clinical validations for the past several years. The question that one may ponder is why CDI isn’t leading the way of clinical...Read More »
The current Leadership Council term ends on August 31, 2021, but applications for the 2021/2022 term are now open to current Council members. Applications will open to all eligible leaders on...Read More »
ACDIS is currently exploring options for a leadership certificate program. The program would consist of 12 months of leadership education (concerning both management and CDI-specific skills), including expert-led online training as well as small group discussions. The program...Read More »
In full disclosure, I got through nursing school by working at Disneyland. Disney has all their employees go through a customer service program. Controlling crowds, maintain safety, even asking for payment of high-ticket items must be done...Read More »
CDI has a skeleton in the closet; an elephant in the room that we try to keep under our hat, off the record, on the sly, behind closed doors. Lean in closely, and I’ll reveal our seemingly shameful secret: CDI impacts reimbursement! Only...Read More »
ACDIS is currently exploring a leadership certificate program to help CDI professionals develop the vital skills needed to hold and advance leadership and/or management roles in organizations. It may include some traditional e-learning/online learning in conjunction with projects, mentoring, and...Read More »
Have you ever noticed how fashion trends make their way back around every few decades? The same thing happens with healthcare hot topics. It appears that the topic of length of stay (LOS) has made its comeback. You may wonder what role (...Read More »
