Manager of Clinical Documentation and Quality Services
Lori brings over 30 years of experience in nursing, including 13 years of experience in Clinical Documentation Integrity. A proven subject matter expert with a deep understanding of review, audit, and education, Lori is respected for her contributions and vast knowledge in the Clinical Documentation field.
Lori is a credentialed CDI specialist holding a CDIP from AHIMA and a CCDS from ACDIS. Additionally, Lori is a clinical LPN and credentialed CCS. Lori’s philosophy is built on the principle that to meaningfully affect clinical documentation, the physician, CDS, and coder must work together as a cohesive unit. She is committed and passionate about fostering and advancing physician engagement and clinical documentation integrity education. Lori has developed and presented customized education programs for individual physicians, large-scale physician groups, and health care systems, which has driven increased physician engagement and quality documentation. Lori is recognized for the advancement of the CDI profession by her work on many innovative targeted projects, including early adoption of CDI at patient round table discussions and CDI discussion at physician rounding and other progressive initiatives.
Prior to joining Intellis, Lori led the CDI training program at the Cleveland Clinic for 13 years. As the Quality and Education Coordinator, Lori was charged with the comprehensive training of clinical nurses, coders, and HIM professionals in their complete education as CDI specialists. In this capacity, she developed detailed training programs and continuing education for the growth and development of skilled and experienced CDI specialists. Lori is an accomplished educator and mentor with a proven record of successfully training adult learners. Lori prides herself on the long-term accomplishments of her trainees, many of whom hold CDI leadership positions as well as other health care executive roles.
Certifications
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
- Certified Clinical Documentation Practitioner (CDIP)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Industry Areas
- Inpatient clinical documentation integrity
- Clinical documentation education-physician
- Clinical documentation education-CDI specialist
- Medical Record Review and Auditing
- Query compliance
- Inpatient Coding
2022 CDI – MDC 6 Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System
This educational presentation includes an in-depth review of MDC-6 Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System, focusing on selected diagnoses and procedures – 1 CEU
2022 CDI – MDC 5 Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System (Surgical)
This education presentation is part of a series that includes an in-depth review of the MDCs. Because of the large amount of content included in MDC-5 Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System, the medical and surgical sections have been broken down into two separate education presentations. CEU Valid through 01/20/2024
2022 CDI – MDC 4 Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System
This educational presentation is part of a series that includes an in-depth review of the MDCs MDC-4 Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System, including both the medical and surgical DRGs. CEU Valid through 01/20/2024
2022 CDI-MDC-5 Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System (Medical)
This course is part of our series focusing on an in-depth review of the MDCs. Because of the breadth of content included in MDC-5 Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System, the medical and surgical sections have been broken down into two separate education presentations. This course addresses medical aspects. CEU Valid through 11/28/2023
2022 3Q Coding Clinic Review for CDI
3Q 2022 Coding Clinic for Clinical Documentation Integrity education provides an overview of the 3Q 2022 Coding Clinics with a focus on Monkeypox guidance. All of the third-quarter coding clinics are included. 1 CEU Valid through 11/01/2023
2022 Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice
The newly released and much anticipated 2022 update of the AHIMA/ACDIS Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice is here! Approved: 1.5 CEU Valid through 11/01/2023
2022 2Q Coding Clinic Review for CDI
The Coding Clinic Second Quarter 2022 for CDI education provides an overview of the 2022 Q2 Coding Clinics with a focus on adult, non-obstetric patients, and more. Valid through 9/10/2023
2022 Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice Essentials for CDI
This course provides an overview of the rules for a compliant query practice and includes some practical application guidelines.
Approved: 1 CEU Valid through 6/08/2023
2021 3Q & 4Q Coding Clinic for CDI
This education encourages clinical documentation specialists to read coding clinics in their entirety but offers a focus on selected coding clinics with potential for clinical documentation review… Approved: 1 CEU Valid through 5/23/2023
2022 1Q Coding Clinic for CDI
This education encourages clinical documentation specialists to read coding clinics in their entirety but offers education on selected coding clinics with potential for clinical documentation review and concurrent query. Approved: 1 CEU Valid through 5/23/2023
2022 Common Chronic Conditions Essentials for CDI
This course covers definitions, clinical indicators, treatment, and query considerations for CHF, CKD, AKI, and COPD. It includes details regarding lab values, imaging, and industry guidelines for support of each diagnosis. .. more
2022 Sepsis Essentials for CDI
The “Sepsis Essentials for Clinical Documentation Integrity” course intends to define the terms associated with sepsis, discuss sepsis 2 and sepsis 3 criteria, and more Approved: 2 CEU Valid through 4/20/2023
2022 Encephalopathy Essentials for Clinical Documentation Integrity
Encephalopathy essentials for clinical documentation integrity is intended to identify the differences between toxic and metabolic encephalopathy, review the signs, symptoms, and more. Approved: 1 CEU Valid through 4/20/2023
