People often think the Diversity in CDI Award is only looking for CDI departments exemplifying racial diversity. But the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force says diversity within CDI means a whole slew of things, not only including race but also gender identity, educational background, and more...Read More »
by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
I often joke that I started nursing with Florence Nightingale. Compared to those early days of my career, the world has changed and medical care has advanced beyond my imagination. And although I could never have dreamed of...Read More »
ACDIS has released a free resource as a supplement to the three-part risk-based CDI series. The supplemental tip sheet lists the top mortality and length of stay (LOS) comorbidities that can affect...Read More »
ACDIS has long celebrated exemplary CDI professionals through the ACDIS Achievement Awards and the accompanying ceremony at the annual ACDIS national conference. The mainstay awards—CDI Professional of the Year, Recognition of CDI Professional Achievement, Excellence in Provider Engagement, and...Read More »
Earlier this month, current local chapter and networking group leaders from the 2021 year should have received an email from ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas with the local chapter agreement...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
At CDI’s beginnings, many organizations housed their efforts within the health information management (HIM) department, staffing up with coding and HIM specialists as those individuals were already familiar with reviewing documentation and code assignment rules...Read More »
