A Note from ACDIS: Make the most of your membership

CDI Blog - Volume 9, Issue 42

ACDIS hit a number of milestones in the last year—5,000 members, 3,400 CCDS holders, nearly 2,000 conference attendees. While we’re excited to see our numbers grow, every now and then, we’re contacted by a member unaware of the resources available to them. We want you to be able to make the most of your ACDIS membership. Here’s how you can take full advantage of your member benefits.

Read the CDI Journal: The bi-monthly, electronic CDI Journal offers members timely, in-depth news and regulatory information, clinical tips and analysis, case studies, and membership profiles. Whether you’re looking for advice on building a successful CDI program or expanding into outpatient or pediatrics, the journal offers a wide range of information to keep you abreast of industry trends and advances.

By reading the CDI JournalCCDS holders may also obtain one continuing education credit. To obtain the credit, you must complete and pass the online quiz. Click here to access. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon successful completion of the quiz.

Join the ACDIS Forum: Formerly known as CDI Talk, the new ACDIS Forum allows members to connect with and ask questions of their CDI colleagues from across the country. From expansion to management to pediatrics, the distinct categories make it easy to pose questions and peruse discussions.

New to the Forum? Many of our CDI Talkers loved that they could set up notification emails with new conversations and responses on the old website. The new Forum offers this feature too—click here for instructions.

Participate in quarterly networking calls: Members have the unique opportunity to participate inquarterly membership conference calls, an hour-long discussion and open Q&A with the ACDIS Advisory Board. These calls cover all things CDI, including top trends and current concerns in the industry. Members are e-mailed dial-in information the week prior to the event. Questions can be submitted ahead of time by e-mailing Melissa Varnavas at mvarnavas@acdis.org. The next quarterly call, sponsored by Optum360, is scheduled for today, Thursday, August 18 at 1 p.m., eastern. All quarterly calls are recorded and available to members on the ACDIS site. Click here to access.

Access helpful resources:

The electronic ACDIS Resource Library houses a myriad of sample queries, policies, and other tools, available exclusively to members. In addition to forms and tools, the library also houses peer-reviewed position papers, white papers, and surveys.

Post to our career center:

The new ACDIS Career Center allows you to upload your resume anonymously, browse open positions, and sign up for alerts about new jobs specific to your criteria. If you’re looking to hire, we have job posting options as well as the ability to browse our resume database. ACDIS members receive two free job postings a year as well as discounted additional posts. Click here to learn more.

And more…:

In addition to the numerus tools, resources, and opportunities, ACDIS members also receive discounts to the annual ACDIS conferenceCCDS certification, and CDI Boot Camps. Members are also able to participate in an Official ACDIS Local Chapter, under the leadership of the Chapter Advisory Board.

Not a member?

Even if you aren’t currently an ACDIS member, we offer free content via our weekly e-newsletter, CDI Strategies, and the daily ACDIS Blog. Stay up-to-date with current news, trends, and tips without spending a dime. Remember, non-members must register to access free content—click here to set up your username and password.

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