This session describes how to train CDSs and break down specific concepts to help them understand the big picture of CDI. It provides insight on how to measure the growth and success of a new CDS...
Presenters lead their “families” in a lighthearted review of coding guidelines related to sequencing, principal diagnosis selection, and clinical indicators related to...
Today’s CDI directors must be able to immediately identify the root cause of CDI program disparities and query rate fluctuations. Data is the answer. Join this session to explore how one large, multi-hospital health system...
Kay M. Blue, RN, BSN, CCDS, ACM; Holley P. Pegram, RN, MSN, CCM; Sandie R. Pressley, BSN, RN
This discussion with CDI and quality leadership from Carolinas Healthcare System describes how CDI specialist participation in interdisciplinary rounds incorporates CDI specialists as...
Karen L. Bridgeman, MSN, RN, CCDS; Claudine Hutchinson, BSN, RN
While experienced CDI specialists are hard to find, developing a mentorship to assist a new or inexperienced CDI specialist can be key for developing and sustaining a successful CDI specialist. This session provides...
CDI departments across the country have brought significant value to their organizations. However, CDI professionals understandably experience frustration when they feel isolated, unsupported, or unable to influence change. Leadership can help overcome these roadblocks. This position paper will...
Today, improved productivity associated with electronic health records and electronic query systems (e-queries) provide clinical documentation improvement programs the flexibility and supportive data to...
