A Note from the ACDIS Editor: Thank you for helping us reach 2,000 Facebook followers!

by Katy Rushlau

One of my favorite things about being the ACDIS editor is that I get to connect with so many of our members everyday through our social media platforms. From Jeff Morris, RN, BSN, CCDS, who’s always quick to share a giveaway, and now helps lead the Alabama ACDIS Local Chapter; to Jessica Ward, RN, BSN, C-CDI, who recently joined ACDIS, and is already encouraging others to join the CDI ranks (read more about her on the ACDIS Blog); to Leola Burke, MHSA, CCS, who always seems to be the first person to share a tip or article. As some of you may know, we had a very active summer on Facebook, with nearly a dozen giveaway campaigns that I hoped would helped us reach 2,000 likes—and our online community keeps on growing.

Social media is about so much more than numbers—it’s about creating a community for CDI professionals to connect in a casual setting and celebrate the people and the faces behind our membership. It’s also about reaching CDI professionals across the country who may not have heard of us before. Just last month, a new CDI specialist, desperate for information and guidance found us on Facebook. We pointed her to some of our free resources and, within a few days, she became a member. She was able to start a discussion on our Facebook page, which allowed her to network with CDI professionals she may not have “met” otherwise.

As CDI continues to grow, our community needs to reach as many CDI professionals as possible to support and facilitate CDI programs, be they in their infancy or well-established. One way we can accomplish this is through our social media efforts. And, with CDI Week coming up starting on September 19, you know we’ll be doing lots of fun stuff. I hope you’ll continue to engage with us not only on Facebook, but on Twitter and LinkedIn as well.

Thank you for being a part of our social media club and for helping ACDIS reach CDI specialists across the country.