Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Submission Deadline Reminder
Nursing homes are required to electronically submit direct care staffing information to the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system. Submissions must be received by the end of the 45th calendar day (11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time) after the last day in each fiscal quarter to be considered timely. PBJ data for 1/1/24 through 3/31/24 is due May 15, 2024. Please submit PBJ data as soon as possible to avoid delays.
SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Submission Deadline Reminder
SNFs are required to report data to meet the SNF QRP requirements. The submission deadline for the SNF QRP is approaching. The following data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2024:
- MDS data for 10/1/23 through 12/31/23;
- NHSN data for COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel for 10/1/23 through 12/31/23;
- NHSN data for Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel for 10/1/23 through 3/31/24.
Swingtech sends informational messages to SNFs that are not meeting APU thresholds on a quarterly basis ahead of each submission deadlines. If you need to add or change the email addresses to which these messages are sent, please email QRPHelp@swingtech.com and be sure to include your facility name and CMS Certification Number (CCN) along with any requested email updates.