Local chapter update: Develop a chapter newsletter to stay in touch with members

April 9, 2020
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 15

During this time of social distancing, many local chapters leaders are looking for ways to connect with their members virtually. While many groups have moved their previously planned live events to online platforms, another great way to connect across the distance is by sending chapter e-newsletters.

Individual chapters may include various items in their newsletters, but the primary goal is keeping your chapter membership informed and helping them feel connected, especially when they’re socially distancing.

If you go down the e-newsletter route, make sure to check out the resources in the “Advanced Offerings, Continuing Growth” section of the Chapter Leadership Toolkit. In the toolkit, you’ll find examples from:

  1. The Maryland ACDIS chapter
  2. The Washington Evergreen ACDIS chapter
  3. The California ACDIS chapter

And, as always, please reach out to ACDIS national if you have any questions or would like some guidance. We’re here to help.

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 event slated for Thursday, April 30, has been postponed. 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).