Local chapter update: Leverage ACDIS resources, expertise for your meetings

Did you know that your local chapter can receive two free ACDIS products to better facilitate local ACDIS events?

Not only that, but if you are looking to find a speaker for an upcoming event to present ACDIS data, or an expert ACDIS instructor to discuss a CDI topic of interest, you can even contact us to ensure that your leadership needs are met.

All you have to do is fill out this easy to use Local Chapter Leadership Request Form and let us know what you need. In order to process your requests in a timely manner, please try to submit the form at least 30 days prior to your scheduled meeting.

The ACDIS team reviews requests each week on a rolling basis, so if you have an urgent request with less than a week to spare, please submit the form and email us immediately with the details at info@acdis.org.

Have questions, comments, or concerns? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@acdis.org.

We’d love to hear from you!

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.

November:

• 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 was presented by Donicia Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Amy Truitt (amytruitt@hcahealthcare.com).

December:

• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9 a.m., via webinar for its fourth quarterly meeting. For information, contact Paula Rector (pcrector@outlook.com).
• The St. Louis, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 1, 2023, at 4:30–5:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of CDI in Anesthesia Coding,” and will be presented by April Martin, DBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHDA, CCS, CDIP, CRC, CPCO, CPB, CIC, CANPC, CRCR, FAHIMA, FACHE. For information, contact Stephanie Graham (stephanie.graham@optum.com).
• The North Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 1, 2023, 8 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., in person for its winter conference. For information, contact Kay Blue (kayblue01@gmail.com).
• The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., via webinar for its December education event. For information, contact Jenny Taylor (baumertj@slhs.org).
• The ACDIS pediatric networking group (APDIS) meets Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Pediatric Shock: An Overview,” and will be presented by Theodore Demartini, MD. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 8, 2023, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., in person for its winter conference. For information, contact Amy Truitt (amytruitt476@gmail.com)
• The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Broward Health Medical Center. For information, contact Edna I. Betances Harold (betane@shands.ufl.edu).
• The Greater New York ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, December 14, 2023, 2–3 p.m., via webinar. The topic is “CDI and the Mortality Index Ratio.” For information, contact Kalena Britt (greaterNYacdis@gmail.org).