ACDIS tip: Make the most of your ACDIS membership

While we’re excited to see our numbers grow, every now and then, we’re contacted by a member unaware of the resources available to them. We want you to be able to make the most of your ACDIS membership, here’s how:

Read the CDI Journal: The bi-monthly, electronic CDI Journal offers members timely, in-depth news and regulatory information, clinical tips and analysis, case studies, and membership profiles. Whether you’re looking for advice on building a successful CDI program or expanding into outpatient or pediatrics, the Journal offers a wide range of information to keep you abreast of industry trends and advances.

By reading the CDI Journal, CCDS holders may also obtain one continuing education credit. To obtain the credit, you must complete and pass the online quiz. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon successful completion of the quiz.

Join the ACDIS Forum: The ACDIS Forum allows members to connect with, and ask questions of, their CDI colleagues from across the country. From expansion to management to pediatrics, the distinct categories make it easy to pose questions and peruse discussions.

New to the Forum? To learn about setting notifications on the Forum, staying up-to-date on your favorite discussion threads, and joining the conversation, click here.

Participate in quarterly networking calls: Members have the unique opportunity to participate in quarterly membership conference calls, an hour-long discussion and Q&A with the ACDIS Advisory Board. These calls cover all things CDI, including top trends and current concerns in the industry. Each call has a predetermined theme—often centering on one of ACDIS’ newest position papers or white papers. Members are e-mailed dial-in information the week prior to the event. Questions can be submitted ahead of time by e-mailing Melissa Varnavas at mvarnavas@acdis.org. All quarterly calls are recorded and available to members on the ACDIS site.

Access helpful resources: The electronic ACDIS Resource Library houses a myriad of sample queries, policies, physician and CDI education tools, job descriptions, and other tools, available exclusively to members. In addition to forms and tools, the library also houses peer-reviewed position papers, white papers, and surveys. To read about the hierarchy of authority of ACDIS’ published articles, click here.

Post to our career center: The ACDIS Career Center allows you to upload your resume anonymously, browse open positions, and sign up for alerts about new jobs specific to your criteria. If you’re looking to hire, we have job posting options as well as the ability to browse our resume database. ACDIS members receive two free job postings a year as well as discounted additional posts.

And more…: In addition to the numerus tools, resources, and opportunities, ACDIS members also receive discounts to the annual ACDIS conference, CCDS certification, and CDI Boot Camps. Members are also able to participate in an Official ACDIS Local Chapter, under the leadership of the Chapter Advisory Board and access free email signature images celebrating membership and certification statuses.

Not a member? Even if you aren’t currently an ACDIS member, we offer free content via our weekly e-newsletter, CDI Strategies, and the daily ACDIS Blog. Stay up-to-date with current news, trends, and tips without spending a dime.