When you look at the rings of an old tree, you can see how climate and environment have shaped it and, at its very center, even the original stem of the sapling itself. Though not always so visible, the early years of any long-lived entity have a lasting impact on...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, RHIA, CCM
Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, requiring timely recognition and intervention. As our clinical understanding of sepsis has advanced, so too have the formal definitions guiding its...Read More »
Every ACDIS conference is unique. Whether due to its location, its agenda, its theme, or something else entirely, each is magical in its own way, and after five years of attending ACDIS conferences, I can say that with the utmost certainty. For example, in 2022, we...Read More »
There are few words in the English language that carry such disdain and opprobrium as the one above. Inevitably, unpleasant feelings arise when one hears the phrase “you are being audited.”
In the CDI world, these feelings tend to...Read More »
As an associate professor of medical education, I realize how contemporary medicine relies on research and vision. Since documentation is important for data collection, research, and patient outcomes, I have always wanted to help incorporate CDI into...Read More »
CDI onboarding may be likened to creating the foundation for infrastructure. In any building or bridge, the foundation is the necessary component to complete the project; it is that which the infrastructure cannot do without.
by Jo-Anne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS, and Crystal E. East, BSN, CCDS, CPHQ, CPPS
Is it essential for a CDI specialist to understand risk-adjusted diagnoses, their exclusions, and adverse events? Typically, a quality department will receive the results of Patient Safety...Read More »
by Joanne Chopak-Foss, PhD, and Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, RHIA, CCM
Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly impact outcomes in maternal and child health (MCH), particularly for marginalized populations. As CDI efforts evolve to reflect...Read More »
