The budget committee of a hospital is holding the first meeting ...

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The budget committee of a hospital is holding the first meeting of the budgetary cycle in two weeks. The finance department is preparing an information packet to be distributed to members.
 
  What statistical information should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The average daily census for the facility over the last year
  2. Current community wage ranges for employee classifications
  3. Changes in accrediting body or legislative regulations
  4. Number of nurses terminated for cause over the last year
  5. Current staff mix across the hospital

Question 2

A nurse manager is trying to educate the staff regarding efficiency and how it affects the unit's costs. Strategies to increase efficiency could include which of the following?
 
  1. Increasing the number of unlicensed assistants providing direct nursing care
  2. Limiting dressing supplies on the nursing unit
  3. Labeling the cost of each item in the clean supply closet
  4. Eliminating staff education sessions

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Average daily census will be valuable information in developing this year's budget.
Rationale 2: Wage ranges in the market are critical information for the budget committee.
Rationale 3: Regulation changes often result in an increase in cost.
Rationale 4: Information regarding number of nurses terminated for cause will not be helpful to the budgeting committee.
Rationale 5: Staff mix for all departments is necessary for this committee.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: Increasing the number of staff will not affect efficiency.
Rationale 2: Limiting the amount of supplies will decrease efficiency because of the time factor involved in obtaining needed supplies.
Rationale 3: When the cost of each item is displayed, staff becomes more aware of costs and may use supplies more wisely.
Rationale 4: Eliminating staff education will not increase efficiency and may ultimately decrease efficiency.
Global Rationale:

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