Local chapter update: Use the online membership roster to identify new leaders

While the online chapter membership roster can be used simply to collect and update current member information, it’s also designed to help you identify new speakers, event hosts, and the next generation of chapter leaders. The roster form includes questions on all three topics, so when it comes time to plan an event or transition the leadership team, chapter leaders should request the roster and sort it according to who’s indicated interest in volunteering.

No matter how you leverage the roster, adding a line to your chapter emails about with a link to it will help ensure that your contact list stays up-to-date and that your chapter members receive their ACDIS national discounts (which they can only access by completing the roster). Try adding a note to this effect: “Keeping your contact information up to date is your responsibility. We ask members to complete the online membership roster on a quarterly basis and as needed due to changes in your personal contact information or job status.”

Remember, chapter leaders can always reach out to the ACDIS team via the ACDIS Local Chapter Request Form at any point to request their current membership roster, update leader information, have a meeting added to the event list in CDI Strategies, and request an educational material for use during a meeting.

Still have questions? Contact the ACDIS team at acdis-inquiries@simplifycompliance.com! We’re happy to help.

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.

December:

• APDIS, the Pediatric ACDIS networking group, meets Thursday, December 1, 3-4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Updates in Challenging Pediatric Diagnoses: Kawasaki Disease, MIS-C, heart failure and immunodeficiency” and will be presented by Amy Sanderson, MD, Lucinda Lo, MD, and Sheila Snyder, MD. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The Massachusetts ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, December 7, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Engaging Challenging Physicians: A Physician Advisor Perspective” and will be presented by Hassan Rao, MD, CPC. For information, contact Cindy Labins (cmlabins@bwh.harvard.edu).
• The Washington ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m. PST, via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of the Clinical Documentation Specialist in the Management of Clinical Validation Denials.” For information, contact Susan Fleenor (susanF89@yahoo.com).
• The Idaho ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. PST, via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of the Clinical Documentation Specialist in the Management of Clinical Validation Denials.” For information, contact Cherie Young (cyoung@kh.org).
• The Missouri St. Louis ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 9, 2022, 4-5 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “A Coder’s Perspective of CDI” and will be presented by Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC. For information, contact Stephanie Graham (stephanie.graham@optum.com).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Monday, December 12, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Defining the Clinical Landscape Associated with Patient Safety Indicators” and will be presented by Jessica Sime, MD. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The Kentucky ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, December 15, 12–4 p.m., via webinar for a virtual conference. For information, contact Susanne Warford (susanne.warford@bhsi.com).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meet Friday, December 16, 12-1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Transforming the CDI Audit” and will be presented by Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Sydni Johnson (sydni.johnson@bannerhealth.com).

January:

• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, January 13, 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. For more information, contact Courtney Spangler (cspangler@gbmc.org).
• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, January 19, 12-1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Outpatient CDI: Taking CDI to the Next Level” and will be presented by Shirlivia Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, BS-HIM. For information, contact Jeneth Esquivel-Salinas (jeneth.esquivel-salinas@eehealth.org).