News: Apply for ACDIS boards and committees

by Brian Murphy

One of the (many) great things about our ACDIS members is their level of passion and commitment for their profession and this association. If you’ve ever been to an ACDIS conference, read one of our popular “Meet a Member” profiles in the CDI Journal, or attended a local ACDIS chapter meeting, you’ve certainly experienced that energy and enthusiasm first-hand.

Many members are looking for the next step and hoping to get involved on a deeper level with ACDIS, to make changes that have an effect not just on themselves professionally, or even locally, but on a broader, national level.

I’m pleased to say that the opportunity is in front of you, should you choose to accept it. ACDIS has several openings for boards and committees. We are seeking passionate volunteers who want to make a difference by serving the ACDIS membership and helping to improve the broader CDI profession. Take a look at our opportunities below, find the best fit, and apply!

ACDIS Advisory Board: The ACDIS Advisory Board is responsible for providing leadership, expertise, and an industry voice for the ACDIS membership. It is ACDIS’ most prestigious board. Click here to view its qualifications, responsibilities, and the nomination/election process.

Please note that for 2017 we will accept RN-credentialed candidates only for four openings. MDs, HIM/coding, and other applicable candidates are welcome to apply in subsequent years. The ACDIS Advisory Board is a multidisciplinary group and we are striving to make sure its composition accurately reflects that of our membership.

Candidates must meet the qualifications outlined in the above link. Applications will be reviewed by a Nominating Committee and all final selections for the ACDIS Advisory Board are made by a popular vote of the ACDIS membership.

To volunteer for the ACDIS Advisory Board, please complete the application form here: http://app.keysurvey.com/f/1066032/10ff/. The application period closes end of day Monday, October 3.
 
CDI Practice Committee: The CDI Practice Committee is a brand-new group which will be responsible for defining and publishing best practice for the CDI profession and providing commentary to the appropriate coding authorities and/or medical specialties. Click here to view its purpose, composition, and scope of work.

For 2017 we are seeking a maximum of 12 volunteers of all backgrounds (RN, HIM, MD, quality, case management, and other CDI related backgrounds) who also possess the CCDS certification. Candidates should be regular readers of AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS and Medicare rules and regulations.

To volunteer for the CDI Practice Committee, please complete the application form here: http://app.keysurvey.com/f/1066908/7c4f/. The application period closes end of day Monday, October 3.

ACDIS Forms & Tools Library Committee: The Forms & Tools Library Committee meets regularly (typically monthly) for roughly an hour to review materials donated to the ACDIS community for compliance and effectiveness prior to publishing under the Resources tab of the ACDIS website. The group also conducts semi-annual audits of existing materials to ensure that the Resources (such as sample queries, policies and procedures, and education materials) contain the most recent clinical and coding information. To volunteer, email Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas at mvarnavas@acdis.org.

Local Chapter Advisory Board (CAB): The Local Chapter Advisory Board is a group of past and present local chapter leaders who serve as liaisons to the volunteers who run more than 40 local chapters across the country. They meet regularly (typically monthly) for roughly an hour to share best practices and brainstorm solutions to chapter leadership challenges. They also review materials within the local chapter toolkit to provide best practices for chapter development and education. volunteer, email Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas at mvarnavas@acdis.org.