It doesn’t make much sense from a calendar perspective, but I always regard the ACDIS conference as the end of our professional year and therefore the time to write new goals. In part, this is because we start actively planning for the next conference as soon...Read More »
After a series of problems and delays in their implementation of a new EHR modernization (EHRM) program, more issues have surfaced despite the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Inspector...Read More »
Q: A question came up with our staff regarding if we should be querying for linking terms using the term “with” such as “Foley with UTI.” Is the documentation of “Foley with UTI” appropriate to indicate a CAUTI when not present on admission since the word “with” assumes a...Read More »
Physician engagement ranks as one of the top challenges ACDIS members face, according to ACDIS’ annual membership survey. Industry surveys have showed a promising upward trajectory concerning physician engagement, but the pandemic certainly was a setback to this...Read More »
ACDIS polls are a great way to get a snapshot of data that you can leverage to benchmark your CDI efforts, answer a pressing question, or identify an area of potential expansion. In many cases, the polling questions you see on our website homepage are...Read More »
ACDIS is always looking for folks from the CDI community to contribute to the CDI Journal, but currently we’re specifically looking for submissions to our July/August edition of the Journal, which will be focused on clinical and coding concerns relevant to CDI. The deadline for...Read More »
