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CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Guest column: The power dynamics of American healthcare

March 1, 2022
Clinical & Coding, Education

by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
Modern American medicine is a prime example of a profession that has tremendously increased its authority through the attainment and control of specialized knowledge and judgment that is perceived as belonging exclusively to the physician....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Final position paper on risk-based CDI released

January 13, 2022

ACDIS releases several position papers annually and makes them available to all CDI professionals, regardless of ACDIS membership status. The ACDIS Advisory Board, in collaboration with ACDIS leadership, has been working on a three-part series on risk-based CDI. The...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Make learning fun: Educational games

March 1, 2022
Education

by Carolyn Riel
In an industry that changes both quickly and frequently, keeping CDI staff educated is important not only for your healthcare system, but for your employees’ professional growth. With CDI specialists’ many day-to-day duties, however, it can be difficult to make...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Don’t forget to keep track of your CEUs and recertification date

January 13, 2022
Education

The recertification process for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)/CCDS-Outpatient (CCDS-O) ensures that CDI professionals stay abreast of changing government and private-payer regulations, documentation and coding requirements, and important developments in the field of CDI...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Note from the Instructor: Make learning fun—Magic School Bus, Little House on the Prairie, and Freddie Mercury as the teachers

March 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC
My favorite experience as a CDI instructor is witnessing the “aha” moments on people’s faces. I can literally see the lightbulb go on when the student puts the pieces together and sees the “why” and “how” about the subject at hand....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 2

Local chapter update: Thinking about volunteering to be a chapter leader? Join the open call next week.

January 13, 2022

Every January, ACDIS local chapters are required to select three individuals to lead the chapter in their events and vision. This is often the time that past leaders are looking to step down and have a fresh face step into the position.

If you have ever considered being a local chapter...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Medals of recognition: Appreciation for a job well done

March 1, 2022
Education

by Carolyn Riel
It can be easy to get lost in the typical day-to-day shuffle and forget to pause and appreciate both ourselves and our colleagues. Gratitude works best in a cyclical fashion: Managers show their appreciation to their staff members, and staff show appreciation back...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 2

Ask ACDIS: Weekend CDI coverage

March 1, 2022
Ask ACDIS

Q: I recently hired a part-time per-diem CDI specialist to work mostly weekend hours. Their hours will be:

  • Friday evening
  • One eight-hour shift on Saturday or Sunday
  • An eight-hour shift on Monday
    • ...Read More »

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