Note from the ACDIS Editor: Share your 2023 takeaways in an upcoming CDI Journal publication!
by Jess Fluegel
If your 2023 has looked anything like mine, there have been good times, but also plenty of changes and challenges to overcome. As this exciting, crazy year comes to a close, now is a great time to consider what you’ve learned and can bring with you into the next year. And with the experiences and wisdom you’ve gained, you might consider sharing what you learned with others as well!
That is why I love the CDI Journal—it gives ACDIS members not only the chance to showcase their knowledge and earn 0.5 CEUs per 350 published words, but also to be a part of this giving community and share their experiences with others. If you are interested in writing for the Journal in 2024, here is the list of our edition topics to inspire you!
While the article topic is left to the author, each edition of the Journal does center around a particular theme and contributors are encouraged to submit articles related to those themes. The 2024 deadlines and topics are as follows:
- January/February 2024: Professional development
- Deadline: December 1, 2023
- March/April 2024: Expansion and outpatient CDI
- Deadline: February 1, 2024
- May/June 2024: Collaboration and engagement
- Deadline: April 1, 2024
- July/August 2024: Denials
- Deadline: June 1, 2024
- September/October 2024: Back to school basics
- Deadline: August 1, 2024
- November/December 2024: Quality and risk adjustment
- Deadline: October 1, 2024
Submissions for the CDI Journal should be sent to me (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com) as well as ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald (linnea.archibald@hcpro.com). Journal articles tend to be 750-1,500 words long, are educational in nature, and can be focused on whatever CDI topic the author desires, provided that it follows ACDIS’ Code of Ethics and does not contradict ACDIS’ published guidance.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be subject to editorial review and approval prior to publication. The Journal is published on a bimonthly basis. Please note that all submissions, regardless of the contributor’s intended venue, will be reviewed editorially and placed in a particular publication as ACDIS sees fit, based on topic, style, and editorial needs.
One of the best things you can do with your knowledge is to share it, so I hope you consider this avenue. The ACDIS editorial team and I are here to support you, and we can’t wait to read your submissions!
Editor’s note: Fluegel is an editor for ACDIS. Contact her at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com.