SFF Selection Process Update Announced in QSO-23-01-NH On January 28, 2026, CMS released QSO-23-01-NH, which is effective immediately, citing their commitment to protecting nursing home residents in the poorest performing nursing homes. This memo includes the plan to revise the focus area for selection to emphasize the prevalence of falls among the resident population when…… Continue reading CMS Announces Change to Skilled Focus Facility (SFF) Selection
Updated SNF QRP Provider Preview Reports and PBJ System Update
SNF QRP Provider Preview Reports The quarterly SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Provider Preview Reports are now available in the iQIES system. Providers have 30 days to preview each of the QMs before they report publicly in NH Compare with the April 2026 refresh. While the review and correct period closed, providers can still request…… Continue reading Updated SNF QRP Provider Preview Reports and PBJ System Update
Updated Five Star Reports, QMs, and the New SNF Data Validation Audit Kick-off the New Year
Five Star Reports The Five Star provider preview reports are available via the iQIES system as of January 7, 2026. The reports are in the Provider Preview Reports folder within the Reports menu. CMS subsequently updated the Five Star rating information within the Nursing Home Compare website on January 14, 2026. Quick reminder, the Five…… Continue reading Updated Five Star Reports, QMs, and the New SNF Data Validation Audit Kick-off the New Year
Happy Holidays from Briggs Healthcare!
As we reflect on 2025, we want to share our deepest appreciation for the trust and partnership you’ve shown throughout the year. Long-term care is built on meaningful human connection, and we are honored to be a part of your journey in building that connection and in caring for your residents, your employees, and your…… Continue reading Happy Holidays from Briggs Healthcare!
Best Practices for Supporting Resident Visits During the Holidays
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!
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