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Briggs F323 Helps Prevent Deficiencies, Fines and Litigation

DES MOINES, IA (September 27, 2007) - Senior care compliance company Briggs Corporation today released a new manual that can help nursing homes avoid costly fines and negative publicity related to accidents.

The Briggs F323 Incidents/Accidents Simplified manual is the latest addition to the Briggs “Simplified” series for long-term care facilities. Briggs clinicians developed it in response to recently released federal guidelines addressing what nursing home surveyors cite as one of the top five reasons for deficiencies they find during visits.  

Nursing homes that are found to be in violation of the revised guidelines can receive a fine of up to $10,000.

The new Briggs manual guides facilities through processes and procedures that will help them manage risk and maintain regulatory compliance. Specifically, the incidents/accidents regulation ensures the resident environment remains as free of accidental hazards as possible. It ensures each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.

The regulation mandates that facilities have methods to identify, analyze, and implement interventions to reduce hazards and risks while monitoring for effectiveness. Some associated hazards and risks include falls, communication, smoking safety, environmental issues, equipment used per manufacturer’s recommendation.

Briggs F323 manual identifies and offers solutions in all of these areas and includes these features and benefits:

  • Reduces administrative time
  • Guides the creation of policies and procedures
  • Trains staff with pre- and post-tests
  • Laminated pocket reference cards for efficiency
  • Easy reference decision making tree for quick guidance
  • Manages risk and ensures regulatory compliance
  • Easy order documentation guide for effective compliance

For more information about Briggs F323 Simplified Series Manual and other related products, please call a Briggs representative at 1.800.224.2343, send an email to LongTermCare@BriggsCorp.com or go to www.BriggsCorp.com/Simplified.

About Briggs
Serving more than 40,000 customers in the senior care, home care, acute care, and physician markets, Briggs is the leader in providing products and services for maintaining regulatory compliance, managing risk and achieving clinical excellence. The company provides a comprehensive set of 6,500 products, including documentation systems, medical products, staff training and patient education. Through its network of six distribution centers, the company is capable of 2-day, small-package ground delivery anywhere in the continental U.S. In 2007, Briggs celebrates its 60th year as a trusted partner to health care professionals. Visit Briggs online at www.BriggsCorp.com.

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