Nicole Draper
Nicole is widely regarded as Australia’s foremost Clinical Documentation Specialist. Co-founder of CDIA (Clinical Documentation Improvement Australia), Nicole shares her wealth of knowledge with the industry to support patient safety through clinical documentation improvement. Nicole is responsible for the implementation of the first CDI program in the Australian private hospital industry, which has received significant acclaim and awards.
How to have productive clinical discussions
July 5, 2021
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is about having effective clinical discussions that change behaviours – it is NOT about telling doctors what..
What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) do?
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
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..