Inaccurate PBJ Staffing Data Submission
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to submit accurate direct care staffing information through Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) as required. Although the facility reported a census of 44 residents and maintained adequate weekend staffing consistent with weekday patterns, the PBJ Quarterly Staffing Data Reports for multiple fiscal quarters showed excessively low weekend staffing. Review of nursing schedules and daily staff postings confirmed that administrative nurses often provided direct care on weekends, but their hours were not included in the PBJ submissions. Administrative staff acknowledged that the corporate office submitted the PBJ data and did not accurately reflect the actual direct care nursing hours provided. The facility did not have a policy addressing the accurate reporting of PBJ data.