Historically, CDI specialists have not included quality concerns in their regular chart reviews, leaving such efforts to experts in the quality department. With the advent of pay-for-quality programs and public quality rating systems from CMS, Leapfrog Group...Read More »
After years of working to engage providers and get them on board with CDI efforts, every seasoned CDI professional knows there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some physicians will quickly understand the benefits of improving documentation to help their facility’s...Read More »
In my experience, the term “quality” means different things to different people, even within the same organization. Additionally complicating the situation, the term is typically used in a narrative discussing related concepts such as...Read More »
With the start of the new year, Healthgrades has released their 2023 America’s 100 Best Hospitals list. These hospitals are in the top 2% in the nation for exhibiting consistent clinical excellence,...Read More »
According to an RACmonitor ‘Monitor Mondays’ listener survey, most responders had not yet begun working on the quality requirements under the social drivers of the health (SDoH) measure despite its impending...Read More »
by Cathy Farraher Nakhoul, RN, BSN, MBA, CCM, CCDS
Mortality reviews are never fun because you are reviewing the chart of a human being who expired. It’s important to remember that when you begin the undertaking, your task is similar in gravity to the nurse’s job of preparing the...Read More »
by JoAnne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS
Quality is a hot topic with healthcare organizations and has been discussed at ACDIS annual conferences for several years now. Your CDI department may strive to improve the accuracy, clarity, and specificity of provider documentation in the...Read More »
