“Do you love me? Do you want me? / Check yes or no.”—George Strait
Ah, the simple joys of childhood. I’m from the era where our grade school social network was mediated by small paper notes rocketing across the classroom. If it...Read More »
FEATURES 10 Welcome new Advisory Board members 18 CDI leaders share their stories, tips 22 12th ACDIS Conference: Simply magical 29 Career ladders...Read More »
Recently, I got an inquiry from a new Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) holder who wanted to know what she’ll need to do to recertify. Answering her questions allots me the opportunity to share some tips with readers and refresh everyone on the...Read More »
By Melissa Varnavas
A CDI manager recently explained to me that while she and her team had a supportive administration for a number of years, mission creep eventually seemed to take hold, and those once-supportive leaders now seemed to ignore the team’s staffing needs.
By Tamara A. Hicks, RN, BSN, MHA, CCS, CCS, ACM-RN, CCDS-O
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC), an internationally recognized academic medical center in northwest North Carolina, has more than 14,000 employees. It is the largest employer in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County,...Read More »
Serving on the ACDIS Advisory Board requires dedication, patience, and expertise. Members guide the association and the profession over their three-year terms. During that time, the board volunteers participate in ACDIS’ quarterly membership conference calls, hold meetings, write ACDIS position...Read More »
Stepping into any new leadership position, even one you’ve been properly prepared for, can be a challenge. Many CDI leaders find themselves in roles they never imagined they would inhabit and have to learn on the fly. Some started as frontline CDI specialists, reviewing records, and advanced up...Read More »
Only 18% of CDI professionals participate in daily rounds, according to the preliminary ACDIS poll results. Another 18% participate in intermittent rounds, 11% have discontinued rounding, and...Read More »
