Local chapter update: Make sure to register for the chapter panel discussion on July 18!

Are you registered yet? A panel discussion led by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald and several members of the Chapter Advisory Committee is being held on Thursday, July 18, 1-2 p.m. eastern. All current volunteers assisting an ACDIS local chapter or networking group in some capacity are not only welcomed, but highly encouraged to join as the panel discusses some of the big pain points for volunteers! You can register for the event here.

During the call, attendees can expect insight on what tools and resources are available to chapter and networking group volunteers, concrete advice on engaging members and hosting/running successful meetings virtually, and a dedicated time for Q&A!

If you have burning questions you’d like to submit in advance, we’d love to hear from you! Send them to the ACDIS team via email at info@acdis.org.

Click here to register for the call today!

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters! Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

July:

• The North Carolina ACDIS chapter is posting a webinar available from Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12, 2024. The program is titled, “What the Bleep is Beeping? Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Critical Care Review,” and will be presented by Rhoda Chism, MHL, RN, CCDS, CCS, CPHQ, and Debra Rush, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Kay Blue (kblue2@solventum.com).
• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 12, 2024, via webinar for its third quarterly meeting. For information, contact Courtney Spangler (cspangler4@wellspan.org).
• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter is posting a webinar for members-only available from Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, 2024, on their website. The program is titled, “Social Determinants of Health - Quality of Care Implications,” and will be presented by Donisia C. Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Rebecca Sandifer (Rebecca.Sandifer@prismahealth.org).
• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, July 18, 2024, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Hot Topics in Pediatric and Neonatal CDI:  Episode 4,” and will be presented by Kara Lawrence, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The CDI Educators Networking Group meets Friday, July 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Danita Arrowood (darrowood@finthrive.com).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of AI in CDI,” and will be presented by Michael Gao. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The North Carolina ACDIS chapter is posting a webinar available from Monday, July 29, to Friday, August 2, 2024. The program is titled, “Aspiration Pneumonia: Aspirating Everything from Soup to Nuts,” and will be presented by Natalie Negro, MPH, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Jisha Chacko, MSN, RN. For information, contact Kay Blue (kblue2@solventum.com).

August:

• The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, August 2, 2024, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in person. For information, contact Peggy Hickman (peggyhickman40@gmail.com).

Fall 2024:

• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 6, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Understanding the Intricacies and Implementation Strategies of Developing an Outpatient CDI Program,” and will be presented by Sandra Love, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CPC, and Joanne Wilson, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The Indiana ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 20, 2024, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in person at The Forum Event Center in Fishers, IN. For information, contact Sara Booker (indianaacdis@gmail.com).
• The CDI Educators Networking Group meets Friday, September 27, 2024, 1:30– p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Danita Arrowood (darrowood@finthrive.com).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Lessons Learned: How a Definition Defines Sepsis Outcomes,” and will be presented by Alexis Wells, MSN, RN, LSSYB, CCDS, and Stacie Gandee, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, LSSYB. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 6, 2024, via webinar for its fourth quarterly meeting. For information, contact James Doster (james.doster@atriumhealth.org).