Note from the Product Coordinator: So much to discover in the ACDIS 2024 conference brochure!

by Karla Kozak

This April, ACDIS invites you to join us in Indianapolis as we discover what’s on the horizon for CDI—and take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view a solar eclipse! That’s right, Indianapolis will be in the eclipse’s path of totality, and who better to share this moment with than your CDI community? Plus, I’m thrilled to say that now is your chance to get a sneak peek at the 2024 ACDIS conference with our new conference brochure. Here are some highlights:

Flip to page 4 to learn about other special events at the conference, like the Tuesday lunch discussion groups for outpatient CDI, pediatric CDI, CDI educators, and new and aspiring leaders.

First-time attendee? No problem! We’ll have a special table at the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall for you to chat with the ACDIS team, get tips for making the most of your conference experience, and meet fellow first-time attendees.

Also, be sure to visit page 6 for an exclusive look at our four exciting keynotes:

• Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
• Paul Long
• Karen McCullough
• Donnie Campbell (which might be a familiar name for any Ted Lasso fans out there!)

If you’re interested in the full agenda, continue onto pages 10 through 16 for all the exciting and innovative sessions we’re thrilled to bring you this year, as well as descriptions for two new tracks (Professional Development & Collaboration and Program Development & Denials Management) and three returning favorites (Clinical & Coding, Quality & Regulatory, and Innovation & Expansion).

Plus, it’s not too late to nominate a colleague for an ACDIS Achievement Award (see page 5 for more information) or submit a poster for display in the exhibit hall (page 10)! Remember, selected poster creators get $200 off their registration (one person per poster).

And if four days of ACDIS fun simply isn’t enough for you, turn to pages 18 through 21 to find out more about the educational opportunities available to you immediately prior to the conference—and get the CDI party started early!

Lastly, don’t forget to visit page 22 to take advantage of our room block rates at three hotels, all connected to the convention center via skybridge. Due to the solar eclipse, we are expecting hotels to sell out, so if you’re planning to join us, we suggest booking as soon as possible!

All of this and more awaits you: just read our brochure to find out!

Still on the fence about whether to join us? Email me your questions!

And remember: There’s no party like an ACDIS party!

Editor’s note: Kozak is an editor and product coordinator for ACDIS. Contact her at karla.kozak@hcpro.com.