PBJ Accuracy Becomes Increasingly Important as a Measure of Quality
PBJ Accuracy Becomes Increasingly Important as a Measure of Quality
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) knows staffing within long-term care (LTC) facilities significantly affects the care delivered to residents. Guidance to Surveyors, F851, requires the quarterly electronic submission of payroll data to CMS. Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data more accurately depicts a facility’s staffing levels by reporting actual hours worked during the reporting period. CMS plans to use the PBJ data to also measure staffing turnover and longevity.
CMS began collecting auditable PBJ data July 1, 2016. Beginning June 1, 2018, quarterly PBJ data replaces the CMS 671 form for calculation of the facility’s staffing star rating on Nursing Home Compare (NHC). The CMS 671 form was completed only once a year during surveys while PBJ data will be used to update the Five-Star Quality Rating, quarterly.
FROM
Pathway Health
PUBLISHED
July 5, 2018
SOURCE
Alexander, Karolee. “PBJ Accuracy Becomes Increasingly Important as a Measure of Quality – Pathway Health.” Pathway Health, 5 July 2018, pathwayhealth.com/pbj-accuracy-becomes-increasingly-important-as-a-measure-of-quality.
Related Resources:
- CMS: S&C Memo 18-17-NH Transition to PBJ Measurs for Five Star
