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CDI Readiness Assessment

Your clinical background is the foundation. This assessment shows which CDI strengths you already have, what to learn about the role, and how ready you are to move from the bedside into CDI. It takes about 5 minutes.

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Are you ready for CDI? Find out where you stand.

What best describes your clinical background?

How many years of inpatient clinical experience do you have?

Questions

Answer scale for every question: Not yet (0) / Somewhat (1) / Confident (2)

Part 1: Seeing the clinical picture
1. I can read a chart and connect labs, vitals, and treatments to a diagnosis.
2. I notice when a diagnosis is documented but the clinical indicators don't support it.
3. I can spot when a clinical condition is present but not documented.
Part 2: Defending the query
I can explain why a clinical question to a provider is needed, in clinical terms.
I understand the difference between a compliant query and a leading query.
3. I can say what makes a diagnosis clinically valid, not just documented.
Part 3: Communicating with providers
1. I am comfortable asking a provider to clarify their documentation.
2. I can formulate a question so a busy provider understands it quickly.
3. I know how to handle a provider who disagrees with a query.
Part 4: Understanding the CDI role
1. I can explain what a CDI specialist does in a typical day and how it differs from bedside care.
2. I understand how documentation affects severity of illness, quality measures, and reimbursement.
3. I am familiar with basic terms such as principal diagnosis, CC and MCC, and DRG.
Part 5: Getting Hired
1. I can describe my clinical experience in terms a CDI hiring manager values.
2. I know which credentials and experience employers look for in CDI roles.
3. I have a plan and time set aside to learn CDI, such as training, study, or mentorship.

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