Five years ago, I was excited and nervous to enter a new phase of my nursing career: CDI. I had no idea what a clinical documentation specialist was responsible for, but regardless, I knew I was equipped with the necessary medical knowledge. After...Read More »
Q: Are you using contingency staffing in your inpatient programs? If so, do you require any pre-testing to evaluate competency? What has you experience been with using these temporary workers?
Response #1: We currently have more than 10...Read More »
While certifications specific to CDI are by no means a requirement to get into the CDI field, they have grown to become a rite of passage for many CDI professionals. According to the 2023...Read More »
ACDIS volunteer boards and committees are the cornerstone of our organization, serving the ACDIS community through best-practice guidance, celebration and appreciation programs, advocacy of other members, and much more.
Volunteers also have personal opportunity to widen their own personal...Read More »
Professional development in CDI is a multifaceted and continuous journey, demanding integration of specific knowledge, continuous learning, and adaptability. For CDI professionals, the primary aim is...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
Perhaps because my main focus is education, I am always impressed with our CDI and coding community’s enthusiasm for seeking out professional development opportunities. We take pride in our certifications and seize any...Read More »
Join us on January 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. eastern to find out what you can discover at the 2024 ACDIS conference, to be held April 8–11 in Indianapolis!...Read More »