Local chapter update: Check in with your chapter leaders about virtual meeting plans

April 2, 2020
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 14

We know many local events are moving to remote platforms or being postponed. If you are a chapter member, please connect with your local chapter leaders for more information.

If you are a local chapter leader, please connect with Melissa Varnavas and Carolyn Riel to let national know about your plans.

Remember that ACDIS is hosting three virtual local chapter events in April to help with ongoing continuing education needs. A special thanks to these local chapter leaders for opening up their sessions to all chapter members around the country.

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. If you have an upcoming event you would like to include, please email Melissa Varnavas (mvarnavas@acdis.org) and Carolyn Riel (criel@acdis.org).  

April:

  • The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 17, 12-2 p.m., at the Maryland Hospital Association. The chapter is looking into potential remote meeting capabilities. For information, contact Deb McClain (dmcclain2@fmh.org).
  • The Oklahoma ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 17, at Integris in Oklahoma City. For information, contact Ann Donnelly (Ann.Donnelly@hillcrest.com).
  • The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 17, 12-1:15 p.m., for a webinar titled “Joining Forces: How Ambulatory CDI can Collaborate with Inpatient Efforts,” featuring Jennifer Boles and Lori Ganote. For information, contact M.E. Van Gelder (mvangelder@honorhealth.com).
  • The Washington Evergreen ACDIS chapter even slated for Friday, April 24, has been canceled. For information, contact the chapter leadership team (evergreenACDIS@gmail.com).
  • The Virginia ACDIS chapter event slated for Saturday, April 25, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., has been postponed. More details to follow. For information, contact Denice Shelton (denice_shelton@bshsi.org).
  • The St. Louis, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, April 29, at SSM DePaul Hospital. For information, contact Pam Bulfer (pamela.bulfer@ssmhealth.com).
  • The New Orleans ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, April 30, 4-5 p.m., at Semolina's in Clearview. The educational topic for the meeting will be wounds and ulcers. For information, contact Judi Dowling (judith.dowling@ochsner.org).

May:

  • The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, May 16, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale. The chapter is also looking for volunteers to join the leadership team. For information, contact Edna Betances-Harold (betane@shands.ufl.edu).