STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 – Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) & Sufficient Staffing

April 9, 2025 Live Webinar

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

The Long-Term Care Survey Process is undergoing significant updates to enhance oversight of staffing compliance across all departments, including nursing, activities, and dietary services. Surveyors are now required to assess staffing sufficiency whenever concerns arise related to quality of care, quality of life, actual harm, or immediate jeopardy. Additionally, new guidance incorporates the PBJ Staffing Data Report as a key investigative tool to identify potential noncompliance. This session will provide an in-depth review of the updated surveyor guidance, investigative procedures, and key triggers for staffing-related citations. Participants will gain insight into how surveyors use PBJ data to assess compliance and learn strategies to proactively address staffing challenges before they become survey deficiencies.

Continuing Education 

1.0 clock hour will be awarded upon successful completion.   Pending BELTSS approval. 

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form. 

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.  

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

Learner has 10 days from live webinar date to complete course, including obtaining education certificate.