ACDIS state and local chapters of play a key role in keeping our members informed, educated, and connected. They serve as opportunities for networking, sharing common concerns, and brainstorming solutions. But did you ever consider advocacy as a...Read More »
I know I’ve written one of these before: a look back at my time so far with ACDIS. But now instead of the humble one-year, I’m coming up on two years once we hit the start of...Read More »
Nearly one-third (32%) of healthcare leaders surveyed strongly agree that employee preference is the most important factor in developing their return-to-work plans, compared to 25% across all industries as reported by...Read More »
The suicides of more than 100 Black residents in Illinois last year has led locals to call for new prevention efforts focused on Black communities. In 2020, during the pandemic's first year,...Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, on Monday, August 23, according to a news release stating the approval of the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine...Read More »
Currently, when we ask clinical validation queries, we do not take a financial impact into account. We only reconcile as "agreed and documented." Our vendor tells us that some facilities are taking a positive financial impact if they are successful in getting the supporting clinical evidence...Read More »
The ACDIS CDI Leadership Council is currently open for applications for the 2021/2022 term. The application period closes on August 31, so there’s only a few days left to apply if you’re interested!
The pandemic turned a new page for CDI professionals. Much of the workforce went remote and payment has shifted towards value-based purchasing and risk-based models. The world of CDI has changed and adapting to new technology is the path of the future.