The ACDIS Forms & Tools Committeeworks to review materials donated to the ACDIS community for publication in the Forms & Tools Library for accuracy, compliance, relevance, and effectiveness.
At first blush, tracking financial return on investment (ROI) for CDI efforts may seem straightforward, but that’s not always the case, says Tamara Hicks, BSN, MHA, RN, CCS, CCDS, ACM-RN, CCDS-O, director of clinical documentation excellence at Wake Forest Baptist Health in...Read More »
One thing CDI analysts agree upon is that their role does not have a tidy “average day” agenda; everything depends on the needs of the department.
“Today I started with reviewing quarterly provider notes to make sure they are meeting what our policies and procedures say that they should...Read More »
Since ACDIS conducted its first CDI Salary Survey, respondents have incrementally reported higher annual salaries. As everyone knows, however, 2020 was not a normal year, particularly for those working in the healthcare field....Read More »
The Forms & Tools Committee recently met to review several recently submitted materials for publication in the ACDIS Resource Library. These newly posted sample materials are all available for free to ACDIS members
by Linnea Archibald
Any new leadership role comes with a host of challenges, but taking on the management of an entirely unfamiliar team can be particularly sticky. Since you’re the outsider, staff may question your decisions and be wary of trusting your direction. If handled...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Everyone in a CDI leadership role understands the weighty time and resources necessary to properly train and orient new staff. Even after that initial orientation period is over, however, CDI professionals still have continuing educational needs as they...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
With expanded remote work capabilities, increased productivity, and streamlined workflow processes, technology has improved the way CDI professionals conduct their day-to-day work in a myriad of ways. Introducing any new technological solutions, however, can...Read More »
