2024 AHDI Awards: CanScribe Comes Home With 3!

We are thrilled to announce some exciting news! CanScribe Career College has been honored with not one, but three prestigious AHDI Awards for 2024! These accolades were presented by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), a leading authority in the healthcare documentation field, recognizing our commitment to excellence. Among the awards, we are particularly proud to have earned the esteemed title of “2024 School of Excellence,” a reflection of our dedication to providing top-tier education and support to our students.

This incredible recognition from the AHDI Awards reinforces our mission to maintain the highest standards in healthcare documentation and transcription education. We couldn’t be more grateful for this honor, and we look forward to continuing to uphold the values that have made this achievement possible!

What is AHDI?

The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting excellence and ensuring high standards in healthcare documentation. Founded in 1978, AHDI is committed to supporting healthcare documentation specialists, medical transcriptionists, and related professionals by advocating for accuracy, integrity, and quality in healthcare records. AHDI provides valuable resources, including professional development opportunities, certification programs, and continuing education, to enhance the skills and knowledge of its members.

By fostering best practices in documentation, the AHDI plays a crucial role in improving patient care, ensuring that health records are precise, reliable, and secure. Their efforts help to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients by maintaining the accuracy and clarity of critical health information. The association’s ongoing commitment to integrity in healthcare documentation is instrumental in shaping the future of the profession and ensuring that the highest standards are consistently met across the industry.

Every year the AHDI awards are given out to some of the best Medical Transcription and Healthcare Documentation programs.

What is Are AHDI Awards?

Each year, the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) conducts an annual awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions made by its members and other individuals and organizations within the healthcare documentation sector. These awards serve as a way to acknowledge and celebrate those who have made a significant impact on the profession over the previous year.

AHDI’s awards program plays a crucial role in promoting the organization’s professional programs, standards, and best practices. By recognizing those who excel in supporting AHDI’s professional practice standards, these awards help to elevate the industry and ensure that healthcare documentation continues to evolve in alignment with the growing demands of healthcare delivery.

Honorees of the AHDI awards have shown unwavering dedication to advancing the profession and ensuring that healthcare documentation remains relevant in the fast-changing landscape of modern healthcare. Whether through education, leadership, or innovation, these individuals and organizations embody the standards and goals that AHDI has developed to position this sector for continued growth and excellence.

CanScribe’s Award Winners

CanScribe is thrilled to announce that this year has been one of our most successful yet, with the honor of receiving three AHDI awards! These accolades reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion that drive everything we do. While CanScribe has been recognized by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) before, this year stands out as a major milestone for us.

We proudly brought home the Circle of Excellence award, which recognizes outstanding commitment to education and service in the field. Our very own Sarah Berry was named Educator of the Year, a well-deserved accolade for her extraordinary contributions to shaping the future of healthcare documentation. And to top it all off, we were honored with the AHDI School of Excellence award, a testament to the high standards we maintain and our continuous pursuit of excellence.

This is a moment of pride for everyone at CanScribe, and we are beyond grateful for the support and recognition from these AHDI awards. We will always continue pursuing a culture of excellence and we want you to do it with us!

Circle of Excellence: CanScribe Career College Instructional Team

Sara Berry, CHDS; Leslie Meger, CHDS; and Laurie Monks, CHDS

CanScribe’s instructional team continues to set the bar high! Our incredible instructors, Sara, Leslie, and Laurie, are truly the best in the business. These three consistently go above and beyond in their teaching, ensuring that their students receive top-notch education in the healthcare documentation field.

Their dedication is evident in their regular participation in AHDI virtual conferences, where they stay informed about the latest industry trends and best practices. By continually seeking out new knowledge, they ensure that their students remain at the forefront of healthcare documentation. This level of commitment is just one of the many reasons why our team has been recognized with the prestigious AHDI award, solidifying their place as leaders in the industry.

“The Circle of Excellence award serves to recognize a group or team of individuals who work in the healthcare documentation industry for outstanding accomplishment within a healthcare organization.”

Educator of the Year: Sara Berry, CHDS

At CanScribe Career College, Sara shines as a dedicated and enthusiastic instructor who approaches every project, task, and teaching opportunity with energy and passion. Her commitment to clear and effective communication ensures that her students fully grasp the course material, making learning an engaging and rewarding experience.

Beyond the classroom, Sara plays a vital role in student success as a practicum supervisor. She provides tailored, constructive feedback to each student, helping them refine their skills and excel in their healthcare documentation careers. Known for her upbeat and bubbly personality, Sara makes every interaction with students and colleagues positive and encouraging. Her approachable demeanor ensures that everyone feels heard, understood, and valued, creating an environment where success thrives.

Sara’s dedication and her personal touch continue to make a lasting impact on the CanScribe community. No one deserves this AHDI award more than Sara!

“This award serves to recognize an individual professional member who has demonstrated excellence in the area of healthcare documentation education.”

School of Excellence: CanScribe Career College

We are incredibly honored to receive the prestigious AHDI award for School of Excellence. This award stands as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that every employee at CanScribe Career College brings to their role. Our team is deeply committed to shaping not just skilled transcriptionists, but true guardians of medical records, who ensure that every word accurately reflects the health and well-being of patients.

At CanScribe, we go beyond teaching technical skills. We instill in our students a deep sense of responsibility and integrity in their work, preparing them for careers where accuracy and care are paramount. We are actively expanding our program offerings to reflect the latest industry trends, giving our students the best opportunities for success through cross-training and specialized education.

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, we empower our students to stay ahead of the curve, embracing innovation and excellence. Our forward-thinking approach prepares them to lead the charge and make a real impact in the healthcare documentation field. The School of Excellence award is a reflection of our commitment to both our students and the future of healthcare documentation, and we couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition.

“The School of Excellence award serves to recognize an Educational or Individual Professional member who employs
instructors of healthcare documentation courses, for outstanding commitment to the professional development of
its students and their success.”

In conclusion, CanScribe’s recognition at the 2024 AHDI Awards—winning Educator of the Year, Circle of Excellence, and School of Excellence—underscores our unwavering commitment to quality education and industry leadership. These AHDI awards highlight the dedication of our instructors, the strength of our programs, and the impact our graduates are making in healthcare documentation. We are incredibly proud of our achievements and look forward to continuing to raise the bar for excellence in education, while preparing our students to thrive and lead in an ever-evolving healthcare industry.