Organizations should be able to mine computer-assisted coding (CAC) or EHR software to identify cases for review related to the new Sepsis 3 criteria, published last month. System logic should cull records with a discrete lab value of a serum lactate level greater than 2 mmol/L. As a second step...Read More »
Q: I have a patient with Stage 4 lung cancer that presented with fatigue, cough, and loss of appetite. Initially, they thought he had pulmonary nodular amyloidosis (PNA) but when they did an echo-cardiogram on day one they found a pericardial effusion (malignant). The initial report says...Read More »
If you are interested in joining a local chapter remember to complete the short online membership roster form. Only those who have completed this form are considered official local chapter members. Read More »
The conference is just 35 days away, and if you are among the more than 1,400 people who have already registered we know you’re already thinking about what to do beyond attend sessions and meetings. Well, CCDS Coordinator Penny Richards, put together a list of must-see attractions and things to...Read More »
An infographic newly released by CMS guides healthcare providers toward better assessing, addressing, and maintaining progress since ICD-10 implementation. Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and creating baselines for KPI analysis are important steps in tracking progress, says CMS.Read More »
On February 23, the Journal of the American Medical Associationpublished new clinical criteria for sepsis and septic shock. As most of us have probably heard at this...Read More »
