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
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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
May is Stroke Awareness Month
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. The faster stroke is treated, the more likely the patient is to recover. Learn the stroke warning signs:F-A-S-TFace…… Continue reading May is Stroke Awareness Month
RESCHEDULED: Next Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum will be May 16th
The May 2, 2024, 2pm-3pm Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum has been rescheduled to May 16, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. The registration webpage has been updated with the new date. Thank you. Register here
CMS Issues Anticipated LTC Staffing Mandate
Briggs Healthcare Clinical Consultant On April 22, 2024, CMS announced its issuance of minimum staffing standards for Long-Term Care facilities, citing its commitment to hold nursing homes accountable for providing safe and high-quality care. On April 22, 2024, CMS posted an article on its CMS.gov Newsroom webpage, confirming its commitment to hold nursing homes accountable…… Continue reading CMS Issues Anticipated LTC Staffing Mandate
RESCHEDULED DATE- May 7th: The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please log on at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Jodie Sumeracki, CMCS and Jill Darling, CMS Office of Communications **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks…… Continue reading RESCHEDULED DATE- May 7th: The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
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