For the record, I dig the kidney. To me, it has always been one of the most fascinating human organs. It has complex internal structures and functions yielding a range of effects on the entire human body, as well as a vast array of...Read More »
Kaitlyn Loffreda, BSN, RN, CCDS, is a CDI team lead at Penn State Health in Pennsylvania. She has been in the field since 2017 and is a member of the central Pennsylvania ACDIS local chapter.
ACDIS: What did you do before entering CDI, and why did you get into...Read More »
FEATURES 5 Get flexible: The pains and rewards of a new CDI position 17 The path of enlightenment: CDI education and clinical/regulatory information 30 Case study: A...Read More »
There is a wealth of information behind the ACDIS membership wall—more than a decade’s worth of CDI Journal editions (including our newest focusing on...Read More »
Crunchy leaves underfoot, a mug of hot apple cider, a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils (any other You’ve Got Mail aficionados out there?)—here in the northern hemisphere, fall has arrived and I for one am thrilled to see its return. While my...Read More »
In an attempt to respond to the nationwide crisis of maternity deserts, federal officials will launch a pilot program entitled “Transforming Maternal Health” (TMaH) in January of...Read More »
How is CDI like yoga? It might seem like a stretch, but there are plenty of parallels. For instance, CDI and yoga are niches in their respective categories but have become more well known in recent years. They both require a focus on the details and a good amount...Read More »
The AHA has released a report—Analysis: Hospitals and health systems are critical to preserving access to care for rural communities—underscoring the...Read More »
