During this session, participants learned what makes a good leader and how to further develop an effective CDI team. Attendees obtained practical tips on selecting the best CDI candidates, establishing a...
This session provided the basic explanation for quality measurements in hospitals under the various Medicare programs. Follow a step-by-step approach to understand how documentation affects quality measurement and what resources are...
Lee Anne Landon, BSN, RN, CCMC, CCDS, & Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) VanGelder, MREd, BSN, RN, CCDS
Attendees gained an understanding of the need for a CDI educator within the organizational structure as a critical element of overall program growth and how to make the business case...
Sanderson and McFarland highlighted research projects undertaken by every member of the CDI team at their institution. Attendees heard concrete steps on how to take their department in this exciting...
Barbi Kantner, RN, CCDS, & Lori LaFaver, RN, BSN, CCDS
This presentation reviewed lessons learned for concurrent CDI reviews of the emergency department, including ideas for how to engage resistant providers and engaging the coding team in the process.
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FASPEN, & Richard D. Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS
Attendees heard from one of the co-authors of the new global malnutrition criteria about the impetus behind the most recent consensus statement. Then, they listened as CDI expert Richard Pinson, MD, co...
Robin Ann Jones, RN, BSN, MHA/Ed, CCDS, & Kimberly Higgins, RN, BSN, CCDS
Attendees obtained foundational insight into how to spark enthusiasm and effect change to build a team focused on innovative new CDI concepts and program growth.
Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) VanGelder, MREd, BSN, RN, CCDS, & Elisa H. Sninchak, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP
Participants obtained the latest information related to the value-based payment initiatives, how CDI efforts can help improve these measures, and how to best educate physicians, CDI...
Attendees were able to understand how to prove the relevancy of CDI through leveraging data, chart reviews, physician-to-physician training, and physician champions. Attendees were guided through a sample action plan for...
This presentation discussed the role of CDI in population health social determinants and the organizational impact it can have on quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and public reporting.
