Local chapter update: Free webinar available on giving presentations to encourage new speakers!

A big step in developing professionally is speaking in front of others, and knowing how to is half the battle. Local chapters and networking groups can plan various kinds of meetings, but having a speaker present on a CDI-related topic is one of the best ways to foster education and professional development. That is why ACDIS recently released a free how-to webinar on this very subject!

During this webinar, CDI Education Specialist Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, unpacks the nuances of what makes a presentation great and offers insight for those looking to improve their presentation skills and connect with their audience effectively. During this session, listeners will:

• Learn how to prepare and organize objectives and content for a presentation
• Develop their ability to design a presentation
• Understand key concepts for delivery of a presentation 

Feel free to share this webinar with your leadership team, upcoming speakers, and even your whole chapter/networking group to encourage future presentations. Click here to access the webinar now!

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.

August:

• The Arizona ACDIS chapter is partnering with AzHIMA starting in August 2023 for their third quarterly event. This on-demand, virtual program can be registered for until January 1, 2024. Click here to register.
• The Texas ACDIS chapter meets Friday, August 25, 2023, 10–11 a.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Utilization Review and CDI: Collaboration Is the Key to Success,” and will be presented by Teri Rice, RN, MSN, MBA, MHA, CHC. For information, contact Angelica Cage (angelica.cage@outlook.com).
• The North Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Monday, August 28, 2023, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “A Retrospective Lookback at Denials,” and will be presented by Eli Freilich, MD, MMM, CHCQM-PHYADV, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRCR. For information, contact Kay Blue (Kayblue01@gmail.com).
• The California ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Quality and CDI,” and will be presented by Rani Stoddard, MBA, RN, CPHQ, RHIA, CCDS, CCS, CDIP, CRC, CDEO, and Alma Yap, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS. For information, contact Alma Yap (rnalmay@gmail.com).

September:

• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, September 7, 2023, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Pediatric Outpatient CDI Primary Care - Nemours Children's Health System,” and will be presented by Valerie Bica, BSN, RN, and Viji Anchan, MSN, RN, CPN, CRC. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 9 a.m., for a hybrid event. The program will include food bank volunteering, four educational sessions, and a river dinner cruise. For information, contact James Doster (james.doster@atriumhealth.org).
• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 2–3:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI's Role in Denials Avoidance,” and will be presented by Glenn Krauss, BBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, CCDS, C-CDI, C-DAM, C-PA. For information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@uhkc.org).
• The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Simplifying Encephalopathy,” and will be presented by Dawn Valdez, RN, CDIP, CCDS. For information, contact Cherie Young (cyoung@kh.org).
• The Greater New York ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, September 14, 2023, 2–3 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “OP CDI: Taking CDI to the Next Level - Ambulatory Setting,” and will be presented by Shirlivia M. Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP BS-HIM. For information, contact Kalena Britt (greaternyacdis@gmail.com).
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 15, 2023, for their state conference. For information, contact Joni Dion (jdion@thinkbrg.com).
• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 15, 2023, in person for their fall conference. For information, contact Amy Truit (amytruitt476@gmail.com).
• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI Jeopardy Part 2,” and will be presented by Jeneth Esquivel-Salinas, MSN-RN, CCDS, Emilee Navidad-McDermid, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Dottie Fanning, BSN, RN, CCM, CCDS. For information, contact Dottie Fanning (dorothy.fanning@aah.org).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 22, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in person for their fall conference. For information, contact Sara Booker (sbooker.in.acdis@gmail.com).
• The Missouri St. Louis ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 22, 2023, 4–7:30 p.m., in person for their fall symposium. For information, contact Stephanie Graham (stephanie.graham@optum.com).

October:

• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter is offering an on-demand webinar available from October 1 to December 31, 2023. The program is titled, “Social Determinants of Health - Quality of Care Implications,” and will be presented by Donicia Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Amy Truitt (amytruitt@hcahealthcare.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1–3:30 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (awhiteford@mhemail.org).