Local chapter update: Review chapter leadership responsibilities

March 6, 2025

CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 10

Any organization needs strong leadership. Therefore, for new and returning ACDIS local chapter and networking group leaders, it may be helpful to review some core leadership responsibilities:

First, per the Local Chapter Agreement Form, all chapters and networking groups should have three leaders on the core leadership team from at least two different organizations. Additionally, all leaders must be ACDIS national members to effectively act as liaisons between the chapter and the national organization. All leaders must sign their agreement form by the end of January annually (though this year, it was in February) to ensure ACDIS national can maintain up-to-date information for the chapter.
Secondly, chapter leaders agree to actively recruiting, mentoring, and managing additional volunteers to facilitate chapter events. This entails mentoring incoming volunteers to raise up the next generation of leaders and establishing a regular timeline for leadership rotations/transitions. (Please plan to include ACDIS national in these plans and inform us of any changes as soon as they arise.)
Thirdly, chapter leaders are expected to promote national membership to local/networking group members and use the Official Online Membership Roster to collect member info. (Note that members receive a discount code for ACDIS national membership by filling out this form) Leaders also agree to update ACDIS national on any changes to their chapter activities, upcoming events, and leadership duties. (Many of these changes can be communicated via the Leadership Request Form.)
Finally, leaders agree to hold at least two meetings annually for their chapter members, though ACDIS national recommends a quarterly meeting cadence. We also highly encourage leaders to apply to offer ACDIS CCDS/CCDS-O CEUs for their meetings; requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

To all of our local chapter and networking group leaders: we look forward to working with you in the coming year! As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to the ACDIS team (info@acdis.org) with any questions.

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.

March:

The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, March 6, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Sepsis, Old and New: The Phoenix Sepsis Criteria” presented by Denise M. Goodman, MD, MS, FCCM. For information, contact Jeff Morris (morris-jeff@cooperhealth.edu).
The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., via webinar, for their first quarterly meeting. For information, contact Julie Bell (jbell@clarohealthcare.com).
The Tennessee ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, March 13, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Documentation Strategies to Reduce Denials” presented by Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS. For information, contact Judy Rochelle (judy_rochelle@chs.net).
The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 19, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI in Medicare Risk Adjustment” presented by Rhoda Chism, MHL, RN, CCDS, CCS, CPHQ. For information, contact Jeneth Esquivel-Salinas (Jeneth.Esquivel-Salinas@eehealth.org).
The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “What the Bleep is Beeping? Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Critical Care Review” presented by Mae Phillips, CPC, CRC, and "The Neurologic Approach to Encephalopathy and What to Consider When Sending a Query" presented by Yasmin Aghajan, MD. For information, contact Rachel Madsen (rmadsen@r1rcm.com).
The St. Louis, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 28, 4–5 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Talking about Neoplasms” presented by Renee Sorgi, BSN, MBA, CCDS, CCM. For information, contact Dexter D'Costa (dr_dexterdcosta@yahoo.com).