Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Mastery for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting is one of the most critical—and highly scrutinized—compliance requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities. Accurate PBJ data directly impacts Five-Star Staffing ratings, survey outcomes, public reporting, and overall facility credibility with CMS. Yet PBJ remains a common source of citations, enforcement actions, and confusion due to its complexity, evolving guidance, and operational disconnects between payroll, staffing, and nursing leadership.
This 6-hour comprehensive training is designed to move beyond basic PBJ submission and into real-world application, audit readiness, and risk mitigation. Participants will gain a deep understanding of PBJ requirements, staffing data rules, contract labor reporting, census calculations, and common pitfalls that lead to deficiencies or inaccurate Five-Star results.
The session emphasizes practical workflows, internal accountability, and cross-department collaboration, equipping attendees with tools they can immediately implement to strengthen PBJ accuracy, improve staffing transparency, and reduce regulatory risk.
Target Audience
Administrators, Directors of Nursing (DONs / ADONs), Payroll and HR staff
CEUs
Up to 4.5 Nursing CE hours through the Kentucky Board of Nursing
Presented By:
Sarah Becker
RN, RAC-CT, DNS-CT, QCP
Director of Clinical Reimbursement
Continuing Education
Proactive Medical Review is an approved provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, #5-0065. To receive the 6 contact hours, you must complete the entire program. Certificates may be printed once the program evaluation is submitted. Disclaimer Statement: The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.
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