Top 5 PBJ Mistakes Hard to believe that 12 quarters (3 years!) of PBJ data submission are under our belts. We’re often asked, “What are the biggest mistakes facilities make when completing their PBJ reports?” Here are the top 5 — based on thousands of facility implementations, consultations, and audit reviews. Not … Read More
Texas adopts new COVID-19 vaccination data reporting emergency rules for NF and ALF providers
Effective Jan. 11, HHSC has adopted new COVID-19 vaccination data reporting emergency rules. The rules require nursing facilities and assisted living facilities to accurately report COVID-19 vaccination data for staff and residents to HHSC in the format established by HHSC within 24 hours of completing a round of vaccinations. The … Read More
Updated CDC COVID-19 vaccination information/materials
How to Report COVID Vaccine-Related Adverse Events — As Americans start receiving their first COVID-19 vaccines, additional data on potential adverse events are needed in real time. Healthcare providers will play a critical role in reporting vaccine-related adverse events through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Providers can also encourage individual … Read More
New QSO memoranda posted in past 2 weeks
CMS has posted these new QSO Memoranda in the past 2 weeks: QSO-21-11-ALL: QSO-21-10-CLIA: QSO-21-08-NLTC(note that this QSO is for non-LTC and continuing care providers): QSO-21-09-ASC:
MDS 3.0 Provider’s Guide updated – error messages
CMS has updated Section 5 of the MDS 3.0 Provider’s Guide. The MDS 3.0 Provider User’s Guide provides information and instructions pertaining to the QIES ASAP MDS 3.0 system to Long-Term Care (LTC) facility and Swing Bed (SB) hospital users who are required to submit assessment data about their residents and patients. … Read More