BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status, MDS 3.0)
BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status, MDS 3.0) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status, MDS 3.0) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status, MDS 3.0) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Saliba D, Buchanan J, Edelen MO, et al. MDS 3.0: brief interview for mental status. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2012;13(7):611-617. (Item scoring per the CMS MDS 3.0 Section C form / RAI Manual.) Read the source ↗
Worked example: BIMS 13/15 — cognitively intact.
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