What do physicians need to learn about CDI? Just about everything—up to a point. If you are joining a new CDI program, physicians likely need to learn what a CDI program is, how it functions, and how it can help them.Read More »
Several posts ago I mentioned that there was a rant brewing inside of me about clinical validation. Like Dylan Thomas, I often “rage, rage, rage” against many things,...Read More »
By Tracy Boldt, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, and Ellen Jantzer, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCS, CRC
Follow these steps to keep your verbal interactions brief and to respect not only the physician’s limited time but also his or her knowledge of the patient’s condition.Read More »
While there are obvious attractions to visit in Orlando (hello, Disney!) during your downtime or the days surrounding the event, there are also a number of off-the-beaten track activities to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.Read More »
Let’s talk about a scenario that’s repeated itself over and over again with multiple physicians. Some physicians, when presented with a query, will just look at the CDI specialist and ask any number of questions.Read More »
Ericka Bollinger, MBA, MSN, RN, CCDS, NE-BC, CDI specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, has worked in the field for nearly four years, coming to the profession following a nursing career in neonatal intensive care.Read More »
The second annual ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI in Orlando, Florida, starts in just nine days. As you make your final preparations to leave in just a couple short weeks, the ACDIS team has some reminders to ensure your trip...Read More »