It is hard to imagine the holidays upon us but checking the calendar quickly brings us to reality. The upcoming holiday season without fail will be one of joy and celebration, kindness and sharing, and for care givers, a wonderful opportunity to bring new memories to our residents and their loved ones. This season also…… Continue reading Best Practices for Supporting Resident Visits During the Holidays
Settling In with MDS 3.0: Supporting Quality, Compliance, and Resident Outcomes.
On October 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out updates to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0. While regulatory updates can feel daunting, they also present new opportunities: to strengthen systems, refine care practices, and ensure that every resident’s story is captured accurately and respectfully. The MDS assessment is the…… Continue reading Settling In with MDS 3.0: Supporting Quality, Compliance, and Resident Outcomes.
Celebrating Resident Rights Month: Honoring Voices, Choices, and Community
Each October, long-term care and assisted living communities across the nation come together to celebrate their residents in honor of resident rights month. This annual tradition is an important reminder of the dignity, autonomy, and rights of residents living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings. It is also a time…… Continue reading Celebrating Resident Rights Month: Honoring Voices, Choices, and Community
CMS Survey and Certification Contingency Plan Deployed in Response to the Government Shutdown
In response to the government shutdown, CMS released Memo QSO 26-01-ALL dated today, October 1, 2025, which outlines guidance to State survey agencies (SAs) pertaining to which essential survey & certification functions can continue during this unique time. Citing the need for “basic public protection,” the following survey activities can continue: Complaints triaged as credible…… Continue reading CMS Survey and Certification Contingency Plan Deployed in Response to the Government Shutdown
September is National Preparedness Month: Why It Matters for Healthcare Providers
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that emergencies can happen anytime—and the planning ahead saves lives. For healthcare providers of all kinds—hospitals, clinics, home health and hospice agencies, long-term care, and assisted living communities—preparedness is especially critical. Patients and residents often depend on medications, medical equipment, and daily care that cannot be interrupted. Emergencies…… Continue reading September is National Preparedness Month: Why It Matters for Healthcare Providers
Limited-Time Offer: Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual. Order now & save over $40.00!
In today’s regulatory environment, having the right tools at your fingertips makes all the difference. And right now, there’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Special pricing on the Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual, now only $105.95 (Reg. $149.00). When you order today, you’ll receive: The current MDS 3.0 User’s Manual FY2026 Fall Updates…… Continue reading Limited-Time Offer: Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual. Order now & save over $40.00!
August Is National Immunization Awareness Month: A Strategic Opportunity for Healthcare Administrators
Healthcare administrators are operating in one of the most challenging environments in recent history. Staffing shortages, increased patient/resident demands, and ongoing staff burnout has stretched teams thin. In this climate, preventable staff absences due to vaccine-preventable illnesses are not just inconvenient—they are operationally costly and potentially dangerous. That’s why National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is…… Continue reading August Is National Immunization Awareness Month: A Strategic Opportunity for Healthcare Administrators
CANCELLED: Next Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum will be May 16th
The Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum has been cancelled for May 16, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. The registration webpage has been updated. Thank you. Registration
Thank You, Nurses!
As we near the end of nurses’ week, the team at Briggs Healthcare would like to thank each of you for the dedication, care, and compassion you show your patients and residents each day. Your selfless commitment to this profession does not go unnoticed and while this week only comes around once a year, our…… Continue reading Thank You, Nurses!
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is common; in fact, about 1 in 5 US adults have arthritis. Some behaviors and characteristics, called risk factors, increase an adult’s likelihood of getting some types of arthritis or making it worse. You can control some risk factors, and others you cannot. You can decrease your risk of getting arthritis or making arthritis…… Continue reading May is Arthritis Awareness Month
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