Earlier this month, CMS announced the release of its staffing data submission system, Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Payroll-Based Journal use will begin on a voluntary basis starting October 1, 2015, and will be mandatory for all long term care facilities beginning July 1, 2016.
Read CMS S&C Letter “Implementation of Section 6106 of the Affordable Care Act – Collection of Staffing Data for Long Term Care Facilities” Ref: S&C: 15-35-NH).