Local chapter update: How to apply for ACDIS CEUs for your next chapter event

Everybody knows that CEUs are important, but did you know that you can receive them for local chapter events?

Here are the basic requirements:

• You must apply at least 30 days prior to the event using the Leadership Request Form
• Training sessions need to be a minimum of one hour in length, excluding opening remarks, breaks, informal discussions
• The topics of training must be CDI-related, such as ICD-10, clinical disease diagnosis, disease process, coding, DRG, reimbursement, etc.
• The application must include speaker bio(s) with credentials, learning objectives, benefits to the attendees, and a timed agenda

Looking for more specifics on the application? Click here to see all the requirements.

If you have any further questions, contact Linnea Archibald (larchibald@acdis.org) or Jess Fluegel (jfluegel@acdis.org) for more information.

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.

October:

• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter is offering an on-demand webinar available from October 1 to December 31, 2023. The program is titled, “Social Determinants of Health - Quality of Care Implications,” and will be presented by Donicia Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Amy Truitt (amytruitt@hcahealthcare.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Payer Denials and Appeals,” and will be presented by Karla Hiravi, BSN, RN, and Denise Wilson, MS, RN, RRT. For information, contact AnneMarie Vannurden (vannurdena@centracare.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1–3:30 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (awhiteford@mhemail.org).

November:

• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 2–3 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI Mortality Reviews: It’s a Matter of Life or Death,” and will be presented by Donisia Lee, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS. For information, contact Debra Canova (debra.canova@uhkc.org).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, November 10, 2023, 12–1:15 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “COUGH to Determine a Gram-Negative Pneumonia,” and will be presented by Adriana Cecchini, MSN, RN, CIC. For information, contact Denice Piwowar (denice.piwowar@bannerhealth.com).
• The CDI Educators ACDIS networking group meets Friday, November 10, 2023, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Danielle Martin (dmartin@mercy.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Query Compliance: It’s a Big Deal,” and will be presented by Amanda Dinardo, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Angela Brisson, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact AnneMarie Vannurden (vannurdena@centracare.com).
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, November 17, 2023, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program will be presented by Ahmed Abuabdou, MBBS, MBA. For information, contact Jennifer Murphy (jmurphy1@umm.edu).

December:

• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9 a.m., via webinar for its fourth quarterly meeting. For information, contact Paula Rector (pcrector@outlook.com).
• The Florida ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, December 9, 2023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Broward Health Medical Center. For information, contact Edna I Betances Harold (betane@shands.ufl.edu).