CMS announces a new Payroll-Based Journal system – 2015
The Payroll-Based Journal staffing data system was launched in April, 2015 when CMS documented the PBJ plan with several Policy Memos. These Survey & Certification Letters defined the outlines and purpose of PBJ data collection. While the technical details have evolved, the core purpose of the PBJ program continues much as it was initially defined.
With the publication of instructions and rules for PBJ staffing data submission, CMS started encouraging nursing homes to submit practice PBJ data in October 0f 2015. The real program doesn’t start until July of 2016, but practice submissions are available so facilities can familiarize themselves with the new system and requirements of payroll-based journal reporting.
Payroll-Based Journal Reporting system should lose a star
“I’m with the government, and I’m here to help.”
Sense a little irony in that statement? If so, you won’t be shocked that the federal government is tweaking how it rates nursing homes, but the small changes may pose big problems for some facilities.
CMS: Nursing homes should start submitting staffing data in two weeks
Skilled nursing facilities should start submitting electronic staffing data Oct. 1 for the best results, federal officials said during a SNF Open Door Forum conference call Thursday.
Lorelei Chapman, a health insurance specialist with the Division of Nursing Homes, Survey & Certification Group, encouraged providers to use the voluntary submission period to test their data submission processes as soon as possible. The mandatory filing period begins July 1, 2016.
CMS develops staffing, census system
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it has developed an electronic system whereby long-term care (LTC) facilities will submit staffing and census information as required under the Affordable Care Act. The system, which CMS is calling the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ), is being implemented via funding from the Impact Act of 2014.
CMS announces Payroll-Based Journal system to be implemented
February’s announcement of adjustments to the Five Star Rating included the announcement that payroll-based staffing would be implemented in the next year or two for nursing homes, and CMS announced yesterday the release of its staffing submission data Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system. Section 6106 of the ACA mandated that nursing facilities electronically submit direct care staffing information, including agency and contract staff, to CMS using payroll or other auditable data.
Related CMS and PBJ Resources
To learn more about the details, policies and information in these articles, please review these CMS and PBJ publications.
S&C Memo 15-35-NH
S&C Memo 15-37-NH
