Local chapter update: Call the end of March to go over new request process

Local chapter success equates to success for ACDIS national, and for the profession generally. In 2022, ACDIS is holding occasional webinars and teleconference calls for local chapter volunteers to review policies and processes and share best practices. Our next call takes place Thursday, March 24, 1 p.m., eastern, featuring a look at new processes for requesting information from ACDIS and obtaining materials from ACDIS. Please register for “ACDIS Local Chapter Leadership: Tools For Your Success.” After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

March:

• The Ohio ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 18, 12-1 p.m., via webinar for an event titled "The Impact of COVID-19 on CDI Programs: Leader Discussion." Click here to register. Please participate in a survey to help guide the discussion. For information, contact Kathryn Vermillion (kathryn.vermillion@ensemblehp.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 23, for an event titled “The Top 25: If You Can Make It Here, You Will Make It Everywhere!” presented by Candace Blankenship, RN, CCDS, clinical project manager with Iodine Software based out of Austin, Texas. For information, contact Angie Balius (angela.balius@parknicollet.com).
• The Tennessee ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 25, 12-1:30 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Kristie Perry (Kristie.Perry@erlanger.org).

April:

• The CDI Educators networking group meets Friday, April 8, 1 p.m., via webinar for an open forum on the topic of virtual training. For information, contact Nadine Casillas (Nadine.Casillas@bannerhealth.com). 
• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, April 13, 2-3:30 p.m., via webinar. For more information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@tmcmed.org).
• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Courtney Spangler (cspangler@gbmc.org).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 22, 12 p.m., via webinar for a lunch and learn. The topic is CVA/stroke documentation and specificity. For information, contact Sarah Booker (sara.masters@ascension.org).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 22, 12-1:30 p.m., via webinar. The topic is patient safety indicators presented by Christel Kemble. For information, contact Sydni Johnson (Sydni.Johnson@bannerhealth.com).

June:

• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, June 2, 3 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@CooperHealth.edu).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Friday, June 24, at the Forum Events Center in Fishers, Indiana for their in-person summer conference. For information, contact Sarah Booker (sara.masters@ascension.org).

August:

• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, August 10, 2-3:30 p.m., via webinar. For more information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@tmcmed.org).

November:

• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, November 9, 2-3:30 p.m., via webinar. For more information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@tmcmed.org).