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𝗣𝗕𝗝 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀:
CMS has posted Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) training videos for the internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) on the iQIES Training Videos webpage on the QIES Technical Support Office (QTSO) website. Direct links to the videos are provided below.

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
PBJ Staffing Hours – Demonstrates how to use the Manual Staffing Hours Data Entry page on the Staffing Hours tab to enter and update PBJ staffing hours.
PBJ Submissions History – Demonstrates the Submission History functionality on the My Submissions tab.
PBJ Employee List– Demonstrates how to use the Manage Employee Data page on the Employee List tab to create and update employee records.
PBJ Submissions – Demonstrates how to use the PBJ File Submissions page on the My Submissions tab to upload files and view PBJ submissions.
PBJ Excel to XML Template How to Guide – This is a guide on how to use the PBJ Excel to XML templates on the Staffing Data Submission - PBJ webpage.

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The Five-Star rating preview reports for nursing homes will be available in iQIES on October 21, 2026. Nursing Home Care Compare will update with the October Five-Star data on or around October 28, 2026.

Important Note: The Five-Star Helpline (800-839-9290) will be available October 26-30, 2026. For assistance logging into iQIES, please contact the iQIES Service Center via email (iQIES@cms.https://cstu.io/5b48b4) or by phone (800-339-9313).
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𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?

Leadership shows up in a lot of ways—through knowledge, support, problem-solving, teamwork and a commitment to getting it right.

Help us reach the professionals who deserve to be recognized.

Tag an MDS professional or nursing leader below, or share this post with someone you think should be part of The Faces of MDS Leadership 2027.Then encourage them to share their story with us!

📅 Submissions are open through November 30, 2026.

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✅Training & Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Current Skilled Nursing Facilities PEPPER User Guide (FY 2025 Release, September 2026) and Training Materials.
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-Webinar slides
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The CMS iQIES Survey & Certification Job Aid - The job aid captures Tips and Tricks for iQIES that reflect approved ways to complete work more efficiently and consistently.
- General Tips
- Surveys
- Waivers
- IIDR
- Past Noncompliance (PNC)
- Intakes
- Common Questions
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Make time to invest in your own professional growth and take the next step in your nursing leadership journey.

Join us for the upcoming DNS-CT® Certification Virtual Workshop:
📅 October 20–23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual
🎓 22.5 CE credits

Registration includes four days of live instruction, digital workshop materials, and access to all 10 certification exams.

Scan the QR code to learn more and register today!

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📢The LTCSP Procedure Guide (PG) and Risk Based Survey (RBS) PG has been updated along with the revised LTCSP Initial Pool (RR, RRI, RR) and LTCSP mapping document. cstu.io/e709d6
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An update to the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document is now available. This document has been updated to reflect the finalized policies for the SNF QRP in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 and includes other useful resources available to providers.
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