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The nurse manager used the traditional model for costing out nursing services. In this model, the amount of nursing time per intensity level (NT) is calculated based on what?
 
  a. PPOs
  b. MHOs
  c. DRGs
  d. IPAs

Question 2

The nurse manager wanted to implement a new indirect cost savings strategy on the unit. An example of an indirect cost savings strategy is:
 
  a. Instituting a new 15-minute break policy
  b. Holding staff meetings on company time
  c. Charging for the coffee served to employees
  d. Eliminating the nurses' lounge area


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
NT is equal to the amount of nursing time per intensity level for a diagnosis-related group (DRG).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Staff development, travel to gain new experiences, staff meetings held on company time, provision of seed money, and maintenance work can lead indirectly to cost savings.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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