Local chapter update: Join the Chapter Advisory Committee for a panel discussion on July 18!

If you’re a current volunteer assisting an ACDIS local chapter or networking group in some capacity, we invite you to join members of the Chapter Advisory Committee on Thursday, July 18, 1-2 p.m. eastern, for a discussion about virtual meetings and member engagement. You can register to attend for free by clicking here.

The panel discussion will be led by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald and feature several members of the Chapter Advisory Committee. During the call, committee members will be discussing tools and resources available to chapter and networking group volunteers, as well as giving concrete advice on engaging members virtual and hosting/running successful virtual meetings.

The panel will also include a dedicated time for Q&A. If you’d like to send any questions in advance, feel free to email the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org.

Click here to register for the call today!

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.

June:

• The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Impellas: Getting to the Heart of the Matter,” and will be presented by Alicia Pinsonneault, BSN-RN, CRCR, CCRN. For information, contact Jenny Taylor (baumertj@slhs.org).

July:

• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 12, 2024, via webinar for its third quarterly meeting. For information, contact Courtney Spangler (cspangler4@wellspan.org).
• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter is posting a webinar for members-only available from Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, 2024, on their website. The program is titled, “Social Determinants of Health - Quality of Care Implications,” and will be presented by Donisia C. Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Rebecca Sandifer (Rebecca.Sandifer@prismahealth.org).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of AI in CDI,” and will be presented by Michael Gao. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).

August:

• The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, August 2, 2024, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in person. For information, contact Peggy Hickman (peggyhickman40@gmail.com).

Fall 2024:

• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 6, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Understanding the Intricacies and Implementation Strategies of Developing an Outpatient CDI Program,” and will be presented by Sandra Love, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CPC, and Joanne Wilson, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 20, 2024, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in person at The Forum Event Center in Fishers, IN. For information, contact Sara Booker (indianaacdis@gmail.com).
• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 6, 2024, via webinar for its fourth quarterly meeting. For information, contact James Doster (james.doster@atriumhealth.org).