How Skilled Nursing Facilities Can Win Under the New Five-Star System

The federal government hit skilled nursing facilities with a flurry of changes to its quality rating system earlier this year, but by diving into their own data, SNFs can pinpoint how to do better — while making the best use of their limited resources.

Some key steps include scrutinizing a facility’s Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) reports, keeping track of payroll-based journal (PBJ) data, and identifying education opportunities for staff.