Alma Yap, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, is an inpatient clinical documentation specialist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. She also serves as president of the Arizona ACDIS Chapter.Read More »
Hello, everyone! I’m Linnea Archibald, the newest member of the ACDIS team here in the Middleton office (and probably everywhere, to be honest). My role here will be as the ACDIS editor. Basically, I’ll chip in wherever I’m needed.Read More »
Career advancement. It’s what most people look for when they join an association. Training, education, and networking are the tools to progress in your career. Whether you’re brand-new to the profession or a seasoned veteran looking for tips to help educate...Read More »
Want to see pictures of all the latest going-ons at ACDIS, local chapters, and the conference? We’re on Instagram, so now you can! Instagram is a photo sharing social media platform, much like Twitter only with just pictures.Read More »
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS
Many newer CDI specialists are trained on encoders right off the bat, often never using a DRG Expert until they seek certification. I’m going to show my age now by telling you that when I started, we all used a DRG Expert filled with notes in every...Read More »
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign released new care guidelines updating its 2012 recommendations to help clinicians caring for patients with sepsis and septic shock.Read More »
