CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Note from the ACDIS Director: An ACDIS farewell

March 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

by Brian Murphy
I knew ACDIS filled a deep need in the healthcare community as early as May 2008. We were hosting our very first conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and had to send the hotel an advance estimate of attendees in order to allocate for rooms, food, and beverages...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

Conference corner: Call for poster presenters and award applications is officially open

January 13, 2022
Education

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 11!

Consider applying for one of our open slots for poster presenters or nominating yourself or a peer for the prestigious ACDIS Achievement Awards.

ACDIS Poster...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Guest column: The power dynamics of American healthcare

March 1, 2022
Clinical & Coding, Education

by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
Modern American medicine is a prime example of a profession that has tremendously increased its authority through the attainment and control of specialized knowledge and judgment that is perceived as belonging exclusively to the physician....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Final position paper on risk-based CDI released

January 13, 2022

ACDIS releases several position papers annually and makes them available to all CDI professionals, regardless of ACDIS membership status. The ACDIS Advisory Board, in collaboration with ACDIS leadership, has been working on a three-part series on risk-based CDI. The...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Make learning fun: Educational games

March 1, 2022
Education

by Carolyn Riel
In an industry that changes both quickly and frequently, keeping CDI staff educated is important not only for your healthcare system, but for your employees’ professional growth. With CDI specialists’ many day-to-day duties, however, it can be difficult to make...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Don’t forget to keep track of your CEUs and recertification date

January 13, 2022
Education

The recertification process for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)/CCDS-Outpatient (CCDS-O) ensures that CDI professionals stay abreast of changing government and private-payer regulations, documentation and coding requirements, and important developments in the field of CDI...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Note from the Instructor: Make learning fun—Magic School Bus, Little House on the Prairie, and Freddie Mercury as the teachers

March 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC
My favorite experience as a CDI instructor is witnessing the “aha” moments on people’s faces. I can literally see the lightbulb go on when the student puts the pieces together and sees the “why” and “how” about the subject at hand....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

Local chapter update: Thinking about volunteering to be a chapter leader? Join the open call next week.

January 13, 2022

Every January, ACDIS local chapters are required to select three individuals to lead the chapter in their events and vision. This is often the time that past leaders are looking to step down and have a fresh face step into the position.

If you have ever considered being a local chapter...Read More »

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