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
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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