by Brian Murphy
The greatest barrier to CDI efforts in the outpatient/ambulatory setting is often the simple question of where to start. Following are some tips on where to direct your focus and what to ask before beginning. These suggestions can save you valuable time and...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
CDI in the inpatient rehabilitation setting shares many similar aspects with traditional inpatient acute care CDI programs, so it’s not uncommon that many CDI specialists working in the rehab setting have a background in an inpatient acute care setting.
ACDIS is currently calling for volunteer applications for three of our committees. We truly believe that our committees represent a microcosm of the broader ACDIS environment—a place where CDI professionals can meet, learn, network, and collaborate with peers.
by Madhu Subherwal, MHA, MBBS, CCDS, CDIP
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) took effect on October 1, 2019 and drove many CDI programs to review skilled nursing facility (SNF) stays for the first time in their history. My organization, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, has a...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
Though emergency departments (ED) are part of larger inpatient organizations, the CDI work required for them is quite different. Because of that, it can be beneficial to have an altogether separate CDI department for the ED setting.
Earlier this month, local chapter and networking group leaders should have received an email from ACDIS Associate Editorial Director, Melissa Varnavas, with the local chapter agreement contract which must be...Read More »
