Submit your PBJ early and you could win!
The days are getting shorter, and so is your time to submit your PBJ data! Submit your PBJ to CMS early and enjoy the cozy autumn season stress-free. Giveaway rules: submit your PBJ data through SimplePBJ by 12:00am ET on Nov. 11 for a chance to win great prizes. Winners announced Nov. 13.
| 1st prize | $100 Visa gift card | Barry M |
| 2nd prize | 40oz Stanley tumbler | Chelsea J |
Still settling in: Continued impact of new case-mix HRD calculations
Just like so many things in the long-term care industry, sometimes it takes some time to adjust to big changes. The new PDPM Case-Mix HRD calculation methodology is no different. Following its debut in July, the new way that CMS calculates the Case-Mix HRD continues to define the new normal of Five-Star staffing measures in its release in the October Five-Star Reports
The updated method impacts two critical values used in the Adjusted HRD formula: the facility-level Case-Mix HRD and the National Average Case-Mix HRD
With keystone access to clinical data, SimplePBJ and SimpleAnalyzer subscribers can capitalize on Live Case-Mix predictions in the SimplePBJ solution.
For more information on SimpleAnalyzer and how to get live Case-Mix predictions along with other benefits, click here.
New check for excessively low weekend staffing
Simulating the algorithm that CMS uses in the 1705D Report, SimplePBJ now alerts subscribers to any auditable issues with their weekend staffing levels.
IMPORTANT: How to contact SimplePBJ support
Simple has launched a new, HIPAA-compliant user portal for submitting support requests called NetsmartCONNECT. Please note: Simple’s PBJ support team can only be contacted through NetsmartCONNECT or via phone.
Important! If you have not created a NetsmartCONNECT account yet, check out the training video and other resources here: NetsmartCONNECT for Simple clients. This user portal is the only way to see support case updates, so creating an account ahead of the PBJ deadline can help you save time. We will also review this new process in our quarterly PBJ webinar (register below).
Time marches on: Updated look-back period
Five-Star Reports for October, November, and December 2024 will use the look-back period of January 2023 – June 2024 for PBJ turnover calculations.
PBJ deadline reminder: Thursday, November 14
Want more PBJ updates and training?
Quarterly PBJ webinar | Q4 2024
To learn more about these and other topics, join us on Thursday, November 7 for our Quarterly PBJ Webinar. This free webinar is your opportunity to stay up to date on PBJ news and strategies for building your PBJ file.