The is a standardized, performance-based cognitive screener used to detect cognitive impairment in post-acute and long-term care settings. Validated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a primary component of the Minimum Data Set (MDS 3.0), the BIMS assesses critical domains such as temporal orientation, immediate recall, and delayed recall with category cueing.
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) - Foundations Group
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: Asking the resident to recall the three words provided earlier, sometimes using category cues. High-Quality Spanish Resources & PDF Links
: A fillable and printable Spanish version of the BIMS is available on signNow .