CMS QSO Memos (survey & certification) · September 11, 2026 · Primary source
REVISED: Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Transition to iQIES
Summary
CMS revised QSO-26-12-NH on September 11, 2026, updating its guidance on the transition of the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data reporting system from the legacy platform to iQIES for nursing homes. The original memo was released July 14, 2026.
What this may mean
Nursing homes subject to PBJ staffing data submission requirements under CMS quality oversight programs are affected by this transition, which changes the system through which they submit daily staffing and census data.
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