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Long-Term Care

How do I know if I have the latest version of the MDS 2.0 User’s Manual or The Survey Guide?
How can I find my state-specific MDS Section S?
Where can I find the latest transmittals posted by CMS that affect my long-term care facility?
What is the latest information on the MDS 3.0?
I have a question that I would like to ask of CMS. How do I do that?
How do I know I have the latest version of a Briggs stock form?
I have a Briggs stock form and I want to customize it. Can I do this?

Assisted Living

We are a small 30 bed assisted living facility and do not use a large quantity of medical supplies at one time. Does Briggs require you to purchase in bulk or by-the-case like other medical supply companies?
What if we are not sure about purchasing a product Briggs offers?
What type of training materials does Briggs offer to train our staff?
How do you find an excellent resident education program that is centered toward an assisted living environment that still allows for that independent, at-home feeling many residents desire?

Long-Term Care

Q: How do I know if I have the latest version of the MDS 2.0 User’s Manual or The Survey Guide?
A:

Briggs MDS 2.0 Updateable User Manual and The Survey Guide manual have the revision dates posted on the cover page of the manual. You can also check your update by going to the CMS web site, under MDS 2.0. CMS provides the revisions in chronological order, in a PDF format.

www.cms.hhs.gov

Q: How can I find my state-specific MDS Section S?
A:

Briggs has provided several of the state-specific Section S’s on our web site. If you are not able to find the specific state you may need, you may also obtain this information from your State RAI coordinator. The State RAI coordinators are all listed in Appendix B of the MDS 2.0 User’s Manual.

Q: Where can I find the latest transmittals posted by CMS that affect my long-term care facility?
A: All of the CMS transmittals are posted on the CMS web site. You can obtain the information through the link posted on www.BriggsCorp.com, or you can directly link into the CMS web site at www.cms.hhs.gov/Transmittals.

Q: What is the latest information on the MDS 3.0?
A: You can obtain all of the latest CMS information on the development and status of the MDS 3.0 by linking to www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits. You will be able to find the latest version of the MDS 3.0 as well as ask questions of the experts.

Q: I have a question that I would like to ask of CMS. How do I do that?
A: Every 6 weeks CMS holds a Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care Open Door Forum. The Open Door Forum addresses the concerns and issues of the Medicare SNF, the Medicaid NF and the long-term care industry. To obtain information on the Open Door Forums, you can register at the CMS web site at
www.cms.hhs.gov/opendoorforums

Q: How do I know I have the latest version of a Briggs stock form?
A: We maintain federal compliance for all of the stock forms. If you are unsure or have questions about the stock form, you can obtain a sample form for your comparison.

Q: I have a Briggs stock form and I want to customize it. Can I do this?
A: All of Briggs stock forms are copyright protected. However, Briggs does have a custom department, and we would be happy to customize the form for you. You can ask about customization by calling your Account Consultant or the Briggs Customer Service Department. Once a form is customized, Briggs Corporation no longer maintains the federal compliance for the customized form.

Assisted Living

Q: We are a small 30 bed assisted living facility and do not use a large quantity of medical supplies at one time. Does Briggs require you to purchase in bulk or by-the-case like other medical supply companies?
A: Briggs does not require bulk purchases of medical supplies. In fact, Briggs offers you the option of purchasing in small amounts that are more practical for your facility. Many of the medical supplies Briggs offers can be purchased by the each instead of an entire box. For example, you can purchase just one DuoDerm dressing instead of the entire box or case of dressings. You can also purchase just one box of gloves versus a whole case if one of your employees requires a special type or size. This allows you to save money by not wasting products that become outdated before you can use all of them.

Q: What if we are not sure about purchasing a product Briggs offers?
A: Briggs offers samples of most items. If you are unsure about an item, just ask for a sample and we’ll be glad to send one to you.

Q: What type of training materials does Briggs offer to train our staff?
A: Briggs has a wide variety of training options to help assist you. Briggs has an online training program that helps you train, test and track your staff that they can access at their own convenience. The t3 online training program gives you access to over 100 Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Agency for Health Care Policy and Research standards. Briggs also offers DVD and training videos for all your monthly and yearly mandated in-services.

Q: How do you find an excellent resident education program that is centered toward an assisted living environment that still allows for that independent, at-home feeling many residents desire?
A: Briggs has a new line of education material called Step by Step to help ensure your residents are staying compliant with their treatment regime. By helping your residents manage their diseases, you can prevent future hospitalizations and help them remain a permanent resident.