10-year retrospective: Original CCDS holders share stories, advice for new test takers

July 1, 2019
CDI Journal - Volume 13, Issue 4
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

This May, ACDIS celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential. At the 2009 ACDIS conference...Read More »

Guest column: Enjoy the twists and turns of your CDI journey

July 1, 2019
CDI Journal - Volume 13, Issue 4
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

By Sarah Matacale, RN, BSN, CCS
It is slightly ironic that I’m writing this during this year’s national ACDIS Conference. You see,...Read More »

Leading the flock: CDI leaders share their stories, tips

July 1, 2019
CDI Journal - Volume 13, Issue 4
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

Stepping into any new leadership position, even one you’ve been properly prepared for, can be a challenge. Many CDI leaders find themselves in...Read More »

Welcome new ACDIS Advisory Board members; farewell to those stepping down

July 1, 2019
CDI Journal - Volume 13, Issue 4
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

Serving on the ACDIS Advisory Board requires dedication, patience, and expertise. Members guide the association and the profession over their...Read More »

Note from the Advisory Board: Implementing a career ladder in a multi-hospital health system

July 1, 2019
CDI Journal - Volume 13, Issue 4
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

By Tamara A. Hicks, RN, BSN, MHA, CCS, CCS, ACM-RN, CCDS-O
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC), an internationally...Read More »

ACDIS update: Leadership Council application period extended

June 27, 2019
CDI Strategies - Volume 13, Issue 28
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

The deadline to apply for the brand new ACDIS Leadership Council has been...Read More »

Peer interview decision matrix

June 27, 2019
Policies & Procedures
CDI Management, Policies & Procedures

This sample peer interview decision matrix was provided by Robin Jones, RN, BSN, MHA/Ed, CCDS, a division director of CDI in Florida.

This sample was examined and approved by the Resource Library Committee in 2023. The committee recommends that, if a program uses this...

Sample interview guide sheet

June 27, 2019
Policies & Procedures
CDI Management, Policies & Procedures

This sample peer interview decision matrix was provided by Robin Jones, RN, BSN, MHA/Ed, CCDS, a division director of CDI in Florida.

This sample was examined and approved by the Resource Library Committee in 2023. The committee

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The rise of AI and machine learning

June 20, 2019
CDI Expansion, CDI Management, News

With special guest Kristi Fahy, RHIA, an account executive with DVS, a premier partner of Dolbey. Co-hosted by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, a full-time instructor for...

ACDIS update: Serve the CDI community on an ACDIS committee

June 6, 2019
CDI Strategies - Volume 13, Issue 25
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

ACDIS would not be the association it is today without the tireless work of our many boards and committees. While in year’s past, we’ve put out...Read More »

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