Who makes the best Clinical Documentation Specialist?

Mike Kertes April 20, 2021
The CDS is the most important element in any clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program. CDI is a behavioural change process implementing..

The symbiotic relationship between your HIM and CDS teams

Mike Kertes April 5, 2021
Strong cohesive relationships will significantly enhance the success of your clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program. Henry Ford's famous..

The science behind clinical documentation improvement (CDI)

Dr David Tralaggan February 23, 2021
Discover why clinical documentation improvement is a behavioural change process that requires a scientific approach. If you’re thinking about..

What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) do?

Nicole Draper February 10, 2021
Learn about the essential daily tasks of a CDS. You may have seen CDS roles advertised within your hospital or online, and you’re wondering what the..

Establishing a CDI steering committee

Nicole Draper January 7, 2021
Discover why a steering committee is a vital piece in your approach towards clinical documentation improvement. What is a steering committee? A..

Bridging the gap between HIM coding and CDI professionals

Steven Robinson MS, PA, RN, CDIP April 26, 2017
Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. — Mattie Stepanek Clinical documentation..