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Employee Engagement in Senior Care: The 90 Day Rule
February 9, 2017 | Peter Corless
Employee engagement is a hot topic in the senior care industry. The demand for staff is increasing exponentially as 70 million baby boomers approach retirement age. To add insult to injury,...
Here it is February, 2017 and the second mandatory reporting date for Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data is almost upon us. Skilled Nursing Facilities have until February 14, 2017 to submit their...
Payroll-Based Journal Update: What We Learned & What’s To Come
December 13, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first Payroll-Based Journal reporting period had its challenges, from confusion on which direct care hours providers should report to technical difficulties when submitting. These multiple issues...
Payroll-Based Journal—Don’t let the Deadline Pass You By
October 4, 2016 | Peter Corless
Believe it or not, calendar Q3 (federal government Q4) has come to an end. It’s now October and you can officially submit all of your PBJ data from the previous quarter.
Senior Living Experts Share Their Best Employee Engagement Advice
September 27, 2016 | Peter Corless
At this years’ Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver, CO, I had the opportunity to meet with many smart and talented senior living leaders and attend some great sessions on workforce...
Why You Really Shouldn’t Wait to Submit Your PBJ Data
September 9, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first Payroll-Based Journal deadline is approaching and CMS is taking some time to clarify their expectations for providers as they prepare their first submission files.
Why Senior Care Executives Fear the New Overtime Rule & How to Prepare
July 22, 2016 | Peter Corless
Overtime has always been a concern for senior care communities as they strive to manage their labor budget as efficiently as possible. However, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule has...
The Payroll-Based Journal July 1 Start Date: What it Really Means
June 16, 2016 | Peter Corless
If you’re a long-term care professional, it’s very likely you’ve heard a time or two that Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) starts July 1st. PBJ represents a large shift in the way staffing data is...
5 Payroll-Based Journal Gotchas and How to Avoid Them
June 9, 2016 | Peter Corless
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long recognized staffing as an integral part of the quality care puzzle, and last year introduced the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) as an...
10 Frequently Asked Questions about Payroll-Based Journal
June 1, 2016 | Peter Corless
If you work in long-term care, Payroll-Based Journal reporting is no-doubt at the top of your to-do list. You’re not alone if you have yet to register with CMS, or if you’re still not sure how you...
The first deadline for Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is looming. Mandatory collection of PBJ data begins July 1st. Submissions must be received by the end of the 45th calendar day (11:59 PM Eastern...
