Local chapter update: Gather your chapter to utilize the ACDIS conference group discount!

As anyone who participates in their local chapter can attest, networking opportunities can open doors and create lasting connections and friendships! Since being able to network and learn with peers is harder to come by in person, these days, ACDIS wants to help local chapters get together at our upcoming ACDIS national conference. Group discounts are available for registrations of five people or more, so take advantage with your fellow chapter members and experience the ACDIS conference together at an even better price!

Also, remember that early bird pricing offers $100 off for registrants up until February 5, 2024, and current ACDIS national members can save $100 on their registration.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to the ACDIS team (info@acdis.org) with any questions!

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

January:

• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, January 12, 2024, 9:45 a.m. to 1:25 p.m., via webinar, for their first quarterly meeting. For information, contact Courtney Spangler (cspangler4@wellspan.org).
• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI Developmental Reviews and Monitoring CDI Review Performance,” and will be presented by Jennifer Hrabal, MSN, RN, CCDS, and Carley Lively, MSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Emilie Navidad-McDermid (enavidad@uic.edu).
• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, January 18, 2024, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Hot Topics in Pediatric and Neonatal CDI: SDOH,” and will be presented by Valerie Bica, BSN, RN. For information, contact Amy Bush (bush-amy@cooperhealth.edu).
• The New Jersey ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 3–5:30 p.m., via webinar, for their first quarterly meeting. For information, contact Marie Mathieu (Marie.Mathieu@hmhn.org).

February:

• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Prebill Assurance: Establishing and Maintaining an Efficient and Effective Second Level Clinical Review Process,” and will be presented by Staci Josten, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Jeneth Esquivel-Salinas (jeneth.esquivel-salinas@eehealth.org).
• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Clinical Documentation Excellence,” and will be presented by Gerri Birg, RN, MSN, CCDS. For information, contact Ange Clay (aclay2@hfhs.org).