Nour Alatari

Reflections from CDI 2026: Pandas, Perspectives, and Powerful Conversations

Nour Alatari April 2, 2026
There are some events you attend because they’re in the calendar… and then there’s the CDI Conference — the one I count down to every single year.

When Mastery Turns into Monotony: What’s Next for CDSs?

Nour Alatari February 26, 2026
Many Clinical Documentation Specialists reach a point - often three or more years into the role - where the work begins to feel repetitive. The..

Beyond Nursing Checklists

Nour Alatari April 3, 2025
Beyond Nursing Checklists: Why Comprehensive Nursing Documentation Matters In modern healthcare, nursing documentation is a fundamental aspect of..

Celebrating CDI Week: The Importance of Certification and Career Progression

Nour Alatari October 25, 2024
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Week is a time to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions of Clinical Documentation..

I have a clinical background and want to become a CDS; do I need a coding qualification?

Nour Alatari May 20, 2024
In the intricate world of healthcare, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) play a vital role in ensuring patient records are accurate and..