Local chapter update: Time for volunteer leaders to sign their agreement forms!

Okay, so it’s not scintillating reading but the ACDIS Local Chapter Agreement Form contains important information for those who have been serving, or who will be serving in a leadership capacity representing ACDIS on the local level.

For one, the agreement form includes recommended best practices for local chapter activities such as the frequency (quarterly) and type (in-person/remote) of meetings which result in the most optimal experience for both leaders and members.

Secondly, the agreement form includes information about the expectations of volunteering and outlines the benefits related to the work. For example, leaders are expected to meet with their leadership teams on a regular basis (monthly), to keep the ACDIS national organization informed about upcoming meetings and events, and encouraging members to complete the online membership roster.

To support these efforts, members of the core leadership team (three individuals from three different organizations who lead the chapter and its volunteer committees) receive 50% off their ACDIS membership the year following their service. The chapters also receive complimentary products from the national organization to facilitate meetings and further the educational offerings of the chapter.

In short, while the annual signing of the ACDIS Local Chapter Agreement Form may seem like a mere formality, volunteers are strongly encouraged to read the document completely to ensure their aware of any changes and remain informed about their benefits.

As a reminder,

1. This agreement form must be signed by three core team volunteers from three different facilities annually.
   1. If three different volunteers cannot be identified the team should contact national for instructions
   2. The agreement form needs to be completed by January 30, 2020
2. Core leaders who successfully complete one year of voluntary service are eligible for a discount on ACDIS national membership in the year following their service.
3. Volunteers may electronically sign this document (e.g., ss://Melissa Varnavas) and completing the remaining information as indicated on the form.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to members of the Chapter Advisory Board or ACDIS Events Director Melissa Varnavas.

January:

• The New Orleans ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, January 15, 4-5 p.m., at Semolina's at Clearview. For information, contact Judi Dowling (judith.dowling@ochsner.org).
• The Oklahoma ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, January 16, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Ascension/St. John. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and beverage to the meeting. For information, contact Amanda Just (Amanda.just@integrisok.com).
• The Hudson Valley New York ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, January 16, 2-4 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Kerry Seekircher (kseekircher@northwell.edu).
• The St. Louis, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets via webinar Friday, January 17, at 1 p.m., for “CDI/ACDIS State of the Industry,” featuring ACDIS Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas. For information, contact Linda Canoy (linda.canoy@bjc.org).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, January 22, 1-2 p.m., for a webinar titled “Why the Payers are Winning and You Are Not,” featuring Ernie de los Santos and Glenn Krauss. For information, contact Heidi Hillstrom (Heidi.hillstrom@slhduluth.com).
• The Ohio ACDIS chapter meets via webinar Friday, January 24, at noon, for “CDI/ACDIS State of the Industry,” featuring ACDIS Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas. For information, contact Linda Canoy (linda.canoy@bjc.org).
• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, January 29, 12-1 p.m. for a webinar titled “Leveraging Epic Tools for Optimal Risk Adjustment,” with Rachel Phillips and Jennifer Arend. For information, contact Patty Vitasinksi (pvitasi2@hfhs.org).

February:

• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, February 7, 12-1:15 p.m., for a webinar titled “How to Handle the Problematic Problem List,” featuring Deanne Wilk who presented on the topic during the 2019 ACDIS Symposium Outpatient CDI event. For information, contact ME Van Gelder (mvangelder@honorhealth.com).

March:

• The Tennessee ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 27 at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis. For additional information, contact Kristie Perry (kristie.perry@erlanger.org).

April:

• 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 who presented on the topic during the 2019 ACDIS Symposium Outpatient CDI event. For information, contact ME Van Gelder (mvangelder@honorhealth.com).