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 »
Q: How many of your facilities are fully remote? I’m currently having issues with staff getting their CCDS and then moving to a fully remote position.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 »
Each ACDIS committee and volunteer board reflects the greater goal of the association—to provide a circle where CDI professionals can meet, learn, network, and collaborate with their peers. Beyond that, committee and board volunteers have the chance to make meaningful contributions and change...Read More »
