Each ACDIS committee and volunteer board reflects the greater goal of the association—to provide a circle where CDI professionals can meet, learn, network, and collaborate with their peers. Beyond that, committee and board volunteers have the chance to make meaningful contributions and change...Read More »
As an associate professor of medical education, I realize how contemporary medicine relies on research and vision. Since documentation is important for data collection, research, and patient outcomes, I have always wanted to help incorporate CDI into...Read More »
CDI onboarding may be likened to creating the foundation for infrastructure. In any building or bridge, the foundation is the necessary component to complete the project; it is that which the infrastructure cannot do without.
Last week, the Chapter Advisory Committee held a panel to assist ACDIS chapter in their efforts recruiting and onboarding new volunteer leaders. If you are a volunteer assisting an ACDIS local chapter or networking group and happened to miss this great discussion, never fear—...Read More »
by Jo-Anne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS, and Crystal E. East, BSN, CCDS, CPHQ, CPPS
Is it essential for a CDI specialist to understand risk-adjusted diagnoses, their exclusions, and adverse events? Typically, a quality department will receive the results of Patient Safety...Read More »
by Joanne Chopak-Foss, PhD, and Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, RHIA, CCM
Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly impact outcomes in maternal and child health (MCH), particularly for marginalized populations. As CDI efforts evolve to reflect...Read More »
Many factors play into the tangible, reportable outcomes that mark a CDI department’s impact. But in a profession dedicated to educating others about accurate clinical documentation, there is perhaps no better indicator of a program’s success than the strength of...Read More »
