CDI Journal - Volume 18, Issue 1

Guest column | Professional development: A personal journey

January 1, 2024
Education

by Courtney Kretz, MSN, RN, CCDS

Five years ago, I was excited and nervous to enter a new phase of my nursing career: CDI. I had no idea what a clinical documentation specialist was responsible for, but regardless, I knew I was equipped with the necessary medical knowledge. After...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 1

Q&A: Temporary staffing

January 4, 2024
Ask ACDIS, CDI Management

Q: Are you using contingency staffing in your inpatient programs? If so, do you require any pre-testing to evaluate competency? What has you experience been with using these temporary workers?

Response #1: We currently have more than 10...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 18, Issue 1

Case study | Benefits of a CDI-specific credential

January 1, 2024
Education

by Jess Fluegel

While certifications specific to CDI are by no means a requirement to get into the CDI field, they have grown to become a rite of passage for many CDI professionals. According to the 2023...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 1

ACDIS update: Applications for Advisory Board, Chapter Advisory Committee, and Resource Library Committee open now

January 4, 2024
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS volunteer boards and committees are the cornerstone of our organization, serving the ACDIS community through best-practice guidance, celebration and appreciation programs, advocacy of other members, and much more.

Volunteers also have personal opportunity to widen their own personal...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 18, Issue 1

Guest column | Embrace self-driven learning

January 1, 2024
Education

by Penny Jefferson, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CCS, CDIP, CRC, CHDA, CRCR, CPHQ

Professional development in CDI is a multifaceted and continuous journey, demanding integration of specific knowledge, continuous learning, and adaptability. For CDI professionals, the primary aim is...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 1

ACDIS update: First ACDIS Podcast episode of 2024 available now

January 4, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

We're delighted to share that the first episode of the ACDIS Podcast for 2024 is now available! Click here to listen now!

This week’s show features a portion of our conversation with members of the ACDIS...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 18, Issue 1

Note from the interim director | Seize every opportunity

January 1, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC

Perhaps because my main focus is education, I am always impressed with our CDI and coding community’s enthusiasm for seeking out professional development opportunities. We take pride in our certifications and seize any...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 1

ACDIS update: Join the ACDIS team to find out what you can discover at the 2024 ACDIS conference

January 4, 2024
ACDIS Guidance

Join us on January 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. eastern to find out what you can discover at the 2024 ACDIS conference, to be held April 8–11 in Indianapolis!...Read More »

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