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


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:

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