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Director’s note, p. 5
Learn how CDI efforts can affect infection control statistics.
Consider opportunities for excisional debridement documentation improvement, p. 6
Trey La Charité, MD, offers advice and a sample query for this RAC target area.
Founders’ farewell, p. 9
ACDIS’ founding advisory board members look back over their terms and offer advice as they prepare to
relinquish their posts.
Embracing CDI, p. 14
Abby Steelhammer, MBA, MHA, RN, offers insight into how CDI nurses can move beyond bedside care concerns through CDI efforts.
Ask ACDIS, p. 15
Seek further clarification regarding the patient’s chief complaint when faced with CHF and fluid overload documentation questions.
Training tips, p. 16
CDI professionals discuss their secrets to educating new staff members.
Maxim moment, p. 19
Maintain metrics to illustrate CDI program growth.
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