The diagnosis of malnutrition has long been in the sights of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for audits and denials. In fact, just as recently as December 2017, the OIG found...Read More »
The term “dysphagia” has many synonyms used by providers in medical documentation. However, not all of these symptoms are able to describe, with specificity, the real problem so it can be translated into its corresponding code assignment.
If you have been in a leadership position, you may have had the opportunity to write a mission statement for your CDI department. But before that, you must develop your personal mission statement—this is step 1. While the principles are the same, your personal mission statement is unique. Think...Read More »
One of the most problematic issues in CDI since its inception has been locating, interpreting, and applying official guidelines and regulations as they relate to the profession. ACDIS has been at the forefront of adjudicating this process for both new and experienced members for years. But, we...Read More »
Chapter events can get complicated quickly—from finding a venue, to finding speakers, to setting up the educational space, to applying for CEU. ACDIS suggests chapter leaders employ an event planning checklist to help keep track of all the to-dos leading up to your next event.Read More »
If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings—the classic book by J.R.R. Tolkien, or the fine film adaptations of recent years—you might recognize its meaningful closing line.
Samwise Gamgee, the true hero of the story, returns home after a long and...Read More »
Do you have a tip, story, or perspective to share with the broader ACDIS and CDI community? The ACDIS team is currently looking for submissions to the ACDIS Blog for the summer.Read More »
Each local chapter has its own page on the ACDIS website. We depend on local chapter leadership to regularly provide information regarding upcoming events and any changes in leadership (or leadership contact information) in order to keep these pages up to date.Read More »
