Q:We recently had a patient come in with acute kidney injury (AKI). The patient had clinical indicators for CKD, but their baseline creatinine was unknown. The patient has daily labs for 72 hours already, so would it be...Read More »
We’ve compiled the latest updates as to what is defined as either a complication or comorbidity (CC) or a major complication or comorbidity (MCC).Read More »
Even if you’ve been involved with your ACDIS local chapter for some time, you may not be taking full advantage of the benefits offered to you.Read More »
Hiring the best possible CDI specialists is undoubtedly the most crucial piece of the puzzle when forming a new CDI program or expanding an existing one. A CDI specialist is a uniquely qualified individual—this is not a career path for...Read More »
It seems that summer just began and yet, looking outside, I can already see several trees changing colors. With the changing of the seasons, comes back-to-school mayhem for many. Just as the children return to classrooms,...Read More »
Along with quality measure removals in the 2018 OPPS and MPFS final rules, CMS continues to propose additional removals in its proposals for 2019 and it wants greater flexibility to remove quality measures in the future.Read More »
