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Please complete questions based on the case studies attached. Written explanations are also required.
Please complete questions based on the case studies attached.Written explanations are also required.
HCA 716: Case Study 3, Budgeting (Group) KEY INFORMATION-20X1 3,000 BUDGETED PATIENT DAYS After consultation with admitting physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and the Nurse Manager, Administration has made the decision to budget Orthopedic Nursing staff for a total of 6.8 nursing hours per patient day and a total of 8.6 total department hours per patient day. These numbers were documented through analyzing productivity for Orthopedic Nursing Units in similar facilities and reviewing Ingenix and Arizona Healthcare Association data. NOTE: The definition of nursing hours includes nurse supervisors, RNs and LPN time. BUDGETED COST ADJUSTMENTS Salaries Expense The Human Resources Management Department has indicated that an average 2.0% salary increase will be budgeted for 20X1. This will be a combination merit/seniority increase. Salary increases for surrounding hospitals have averaged 0-2% per annum during the past year. Surrounding hospitals have had significant lay-offs of their non- RN employees during the past two years. There appears to be a ready pool of potential recruits for any healthcare positions. If a person is laid off, your budget will be charged 20% of this position's prior salary expense to cover termination and unemployment expenses. This is a non-union facility. Non-wage Expense The Purchasing Department has indicated that they are budgeting a 6% increase for medical supplies for 20X1 and 3% increases for all other non-wage expenses, except for those that are permanently fixed by contract (lease arrangement). Equipment and Renovation 20X1 Request Taking the complaints of the Chandler Orthopedic Specialists' surgeons into consideration. (indeed, this group are major admitters to the Hospital), Administration has authorized $48,200 for department renovations. This amount should cover: • $10,000 for 14 overbed tables ● 4,200 for 14 side chairs • 20,000 to paint patients' rooms and the nurses' station 14,000 for improved overhead lighting in the patients' rooms HCA 716: CASE STUDY #3 | PAGE | 3
HCA 716: Case Study 3, Budgeting (Group) KEY INFORMATION-20X1 3,000 BUDGETED PATIENT DAYS After consultation with admitting physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and the Nurse Manager, Administration has made the decision to budget Orthopedic Nursing staff for a total of 6.8 nursing hours per patient day and a total of 8.6 total department hours per patient day. These numbers were documented through analyzing productivity for Orthopedic Nursing Units in similar facilities and reviewing Ingenix and Arizona Healthcare Association data. NOTE: The definition of nursing hours includes nurse supervisors, RNs and LPN time. BUDGETED COST ADJUSTMENTS Salaries Expense The Human Resources Management Department has indicated that an average 2.0% salary increase will be budgeted for 20X1. This will be a combination merit/seniority increase. Salary increases for surrounding hospitals have averaged 0-2% per annum during the past year. Surrounding hospitals have had significant lay-offs of their non- RN employees during the past two years. There appears to be a ready pool of potential recruits for any healthcare positions. If a person is laid off, your budget will be charged 20% of this position's prior salary expense to cover termination and unemployment expenses. This is a non-union facility. Non-wage Expense The Purchasing Department has indicated that they are budgeting a 6% increase for medical supplies for 20X1 and 3% increases for all other non-wage expenses, except for those that are permanently fixed by contract (lease arrangement). Equipment and Renovation 20X1 Request Taking the complaints of the Chandler Orthopedic Specialists' surgeons into consideration. (indeed, this group are major admitters to the Hospital), Administration has authorized $48,200 for department renovations. This amount should cover: • $10,000 for 14 overbed tables ● 4,200 for 14 side chairs • 20,000 to paint patients' rooms and the nurses' station 14,000 for improved overhead lighting in the patients' rooms HCA 716: CASE STUDY #3 | PAGE | 3