Local chapter update: Send us your spring chapter plans!

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day this year and we can’t wait for warmer weather! Spring isn’t just about flowers and warming temperatures, though. It’s also prime time for local chapters and networking groups to host in-person meetings and set plans for later summer meetings.

ACDIS national is here to support local chapter and networking group events, helping you reach new attendees and execute successful events—large and small. The ACDIS leadership team is happy to sit in on your leadership meetings and event planning calls. One of the easiest ways we can help your chapter succeed, however, is by publicizing your event here in CDI Strategies, on the dedicated chapter pages, and on our social media platforms.

In order to help spread the news, though, chapter leaders need to send the following event details to ACDIS national:

• Date and time of event
• Location of the event
• Event contact person
• RSVP information or event flyers (if applicable)
• Any other relevant agenda items as desired

These details should be sent to Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas and Associate Editor Carolyn Riel. If you’re planning to apply for CCDS/CCDS-O continuing education credits, you can send all the details to us at the same time.

We look forward to hearing about your next event and helping you make it as successful as possible.

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).  

February:

• The Kentucky/Southern Indiana ACDIS chapter meets on Thursday, February 20, 2-3 p.m., via webinar to discuss patient safety indicator 04 with Christel Kimble. For information, contact Rita Fields (fieldsrg@att.net).
• The North Carolina and South Carolina ACDIS chapters meet Friday, February 21, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Vine in Fayetteville for their winter conference. The event is currently sold out. For more information, please email rbray@capefearvalley.com.
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter’s previously scheduled meeting for February 21 has been canceled. For information, contact Deborah McClain (DMCCLAIN2@fmh.org).
• The Texas ACDIS chapter meets on Wednesday, February 26, 12-1 p.m., via webinar to discuss myocardial infarction with Sheila Duhon. For information, contact Kristie Alexander (kristiealexander@texashealth.org).
• The Massachusetts ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, February 27, 1-4 p.m., at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner in Boston. Please RSVP by Friday, February 14. For information and to RSVP, contact Cynthia Labins (cmlabins@bwh.harvard.edu).
• The New Jersey/Philadelphia/Delaware ACDIS chapter meets on Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m., via webinar for a presentation titled “Medical Necessity: CDI as Savior,” with Glenn Krauss. For information, contact Gina Stewart (gstewart@e4-services.com).
• The CDI educator networking group meets on Friday, February 28, at 12:30 p.m., via webinar for a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of system inpatient CDI auditor/educator and a discussion about the various responsibilities of those serving in the educator role. For information, contact Coral Fernandez (coral.farnandez@bhsi.com).

March:

• The Suffolk County New York ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Stony Brook Medical Center for a presentation on surgical complications and quality outcomes with Kimberly O’Neill. For information, contact Eileen Finnin (Eileen.finnin@stonybrookmedicine.edu).
• The Central New York ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 20, 12-1:30 p.m., via webinar for a presentation title “HANYS Denial Management,” with Jeff Gold. For information, contact Dawn Burr (DawnBurr@crouse.org).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Registration and payment must be completed by March 1, and can be found on the Indiana ACDIS chapter page. For information, contact Angela Green (agreen915@gmail.com)
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 27, 12-1:15 p.m., for a round table discussion Q&A on CDI Hot Topics with Dr. Richard Pinson. For information, contact M.E. Van Gelder (mvangelder@honorhealth.com).
• The Tennessee ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 27, at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis. For information, contact Kristie Perry (kristie.perry@erlanger.org).

April:

• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 17, 12-2 p.m., at the Maryland Hospital Association. 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 Oregon (Northwest) ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 17, at Salem Health. For information, contact Jennifer Grubb (grubbj@ohsu.edu).
• The Ohio ACDIS chapter meets, April 24, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Atrium Medical Center Friday. For information, contact Brittani Winkler (brittani.winkler@trusthcs.com).
• The Washington Evergreen ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 24, at Multicare Tacoma General in Tacoma. For information, contact the chapter leadership team (evergreenACDIS@gmail.com).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, April 25, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Novant Health UVA Haymarket Medical Center in Haymarket. 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).

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).