Q: I’ve heard that, due to the inflammatory response related to septic tissue, perfusion will decrease, and hyperlactatemia and mottling are likely if left untreated. Decreased perfusion means that organs/tissues would get less blood. Is that how mottling (discoloration in irregular...Read More »
Q: I recently heard in a class that the TNM (tumor, nodes, metastasis) system can be used for coding purposes, but I’ve never used it before. As a coding professional, should I know how this system works and how to apply it?Read More »
Stepping into any new leadership position, even one you’ve been properly prepared for, can be a challenge. Many CDI leaders find themselves in roles they never imagined they would inhabit and have to learn on the fly. Some started as frontline CDI specialists, reviewing records, and advanced up...Read More »
Only 18% of CDI professionals participate in daily rounds, according to the preliminary ACDIS poll results. Another 18% participate in intermittent rounds, 11% have discontinued rounding, and...Read More »
By Melissa Varnavas
There was that castle in the distance, of course. You know the one. It’s started so many animated feature films over the years, and purportedly housed sweet Cinderella once the glass slipper finally slid into its proper place on her tiny foot. And while many...Read More »
By Sarah Matacale, RN, BSN, CCS
It is slightly ironic that I’m writing this during this year’s national ACDIS Conference. You see, most people I speak with in the CDI or HIM field get here by choice. They either transitioned through their own efforts or were sought after for their...Read More »
If you’re planning to attend both the ACDIS national conference this May and the ACDIS Symposium in November, consider purchasing one of the new All-Access ACDIS passes. The new pass includes a one-year membership to ACDIS and admission to...Read More »
