Less than two months remain until new Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting requirements become mandatory for skilled nursing facilities. Beginning July 1, 2016, all facilities must electronically submit PBJ files to CMS, including direct care staffing information (for both agency and contract staff) based on payroll and other auditable data. On May 17, SimpleLTC and Prime Care Technologies presented a … Read More
Guidelines for correct Texas PASRR PL1 submissions
Our contacts at the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) have asked us to pass along some important reminders about proper PL1 submissions. These guidelines will help you understand what to do in the case of a resident death or discharge, and help you be sure your PL1 … Read More
Act now to protect your long-term care facility from ransomware
Attacks from “ransomware” are on the rise and healthcare facilities are the new targets. Can it be long before the first long-term care organization becomes a victim? Now is the time to educate yourself and your employees to protect against hackers and malicious software. Ransomware is malware that cuts off access to … Read More