Volume XXX, Number 9
 September 2015

Electronic Staffing Data Submission PBJ Update

Registration is open for the voluntary data submission period for Long-term Care facilities. Below are resources that can be used to register:

Registration Training:

PBJ Training Modules for an introduction to the PBJ system and step by step registration instruction are available on QTSO e-University, select the PBJ option CLICK HERE  to go to the website.

Registration:

  • CLICK HERE to obtain a CMSNet User ID for PBJ Individual, Corporate and Third Party users, if you don’t already have one for other QIES applications.
  • CLICK HERE to obtain a PBJ QIES Provider ID for CASPER Reporting and PBJ system access 
  • PBJ Corporate and Third-Parties must use the current form based process to register for a QIES ID. CLICK HERE to view the registration forms available under the Access Request Information / Forms section on the right side of the page.

For technical questions on how to register, please email NursingHomePBJTechIssues
@cms.hhs.gov

Additionally, CMS has posted an updated PBJ Policy Manual Draft and a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers about PBJ instructions and policies. Please visit https://www.cms.gov for more information. For policy related questions, please email NHStaffing@cms.hhs.gov

President’s Report

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 Legislative Update

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 Commitment to Care

If you have any questions about the THCA C to C Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact me at gbwilliams@txhca.org or call (512) 458-1257.

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State News

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National News

  • Electronic Staffing Data Submission PBJ Update

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Announcements & Recognitions

THCA’s 65th Annual
Convention and Trade Show

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Official Convention Sponsor

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AHCA/NCAL 66th Annual
Convention & Expo
October 4-7, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
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Our Great State of Texas is the host state for the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo, October 4-7, 2015! Experience the National Conference right here in our home state!

Pre-Registration Rate available until September 9, 2015

Onsite Registration Rate available September 10, 2015 -October 7, 2015

Hotel Reservation Deadline – September 9, 2015

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Register now and take advantage of the Pre-Registration Rate Savings.

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THCAPAC

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Official THCAPAC @ Convention Sponsor

?’s About THCAPAC…Here’s How To Contact Us
Ron Payne, THCAPAC Co-Chair
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Mark McKenzie, THCAPAC Co-Chair
mmckenzie@seniorcarecentersltc.com
Gina Muniz, THCAPAC Liaison
gmuniz@txhca.org

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Region News

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Education

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Calendar

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