Using the PPD Tool in ScheduleBuilder

Using the PPD Tool in ScheduleBuilder

The PPD tool in ScheduleBuilder is a valuable resource that can help you meet your patient-to-nurse (PPD) requirements and maintain your star rating as required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

To use the PPD tool, you will first need to determine your facility's PPD and census. The PPD is the number of patients that each nurse is responsible for caring for. The census is the number of patients that you have admitted.

Once you have determined your PPD and census, you can use the PPD tool to calculate your PPD target. The PPD target is the number of hours of direct care that you need to schedule for each day.

The PPD tool also allows you to see a breakdown of your staffing needs by duty or job description. This can help you identify which positions or shifts need more or fewer hours.

To use the PPD tool in ScheduleBuilder, follow these steps:

1. Choose the day of the week that you want to view.
2. Click on the drop-down button next to the PPD field. This will show you a breakdown of your staffing needs for that day.
3. Use the filter to view your staffing needs for specific duties or job descriptions.
4. Add or remove staff as needed. You will start to see immediately how these changes/additions affect the tool in the ribbon.
5. Keep adjusting until the numbers match up.
6. Multiply the PPD target by the actual numbers by the Census to get the total number of hours you need to schedule.

Here are some additional tips for using the PPD tool:

• Keep your facility's census up-to-date. The PPD tool uses your facility's census to calculate your PPD target. If your census changes, be sure to update the PPD tool so that you are scheduling the correct number of hours.
• Use the filter to view your staffing needs for specific duties or job descriptions. This can help you identify which positions or shifts need more or fewer hours.
• Use the calculator to calculate the actual number of hours you need to schedule. This can be helpful if you are not sure how many hours to add or subtract to meet your PPD target.

The PPD tool is a valuable tool that can help you meet your PPD requirements and maintain your star rating. By using the PPD tool correctly, you can ensure that your patients receive the care they need, while also staying within your budget.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when using the PPD tool:

• The PPD tool is a helpful tool, but it is not a substitute for your judgment. You should still use your own discretion when making staffing decisions.
• The PPD tool is constantly being updated, so it is important to check for updates regularly.
• If you have any questions about how to use the PPD tool, you should contact your supervisor or administrator.