Chart crusaders unite: Transforming CDI with leadership and heart

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of leadership in transforming clinical documentation integrity programs.

Transforming a clinical documentation integrity program takes more than just new technology, it takes exceptional leadership. Join Cheryl Manchenton and Dan Bray, CDI manager and "chart crusader" at Cape Fear Valley Health System. Dan shares his go-to moves for building trust, advancing collaboration and recognizing the everyday wins that keep staff motivated. Find inspiration to level up your CDI department and spark your own leadership journey.

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Manchenton

Guest: Dan Bray

Topics covered

• clinical documentation integrity
• leadership
• collaboration
• staff motivation
• healthcare

Keywords

• CDI
• leadership
• healthcare
• trust
• collaboration
• motivation
• staff engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cape Fear Valley Health System

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