When calculating for staffing needs, what should be considered?
a. Weekend option
b. Hourly salary of employee
c. Productive versus nonproductive hours of an employee
d. Vacation time accrued
C
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A This is not included for the FTE calculations.
B This is not included for the FTE calculations.
C Staffing should include the number of hours each employee has earned in sick time, vacation time, etc. Hours available to work are productive. Nonproductive hours are vacation, sick time, etc.
D This is not included for the FTE calculations.
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