A full-time equivalent position, unit of service, average daily census, and hours per patient day are considered ____
a. Outcome predictors
b. Quality patient ratios
c. Skill mix measures
d. Staffing-related budget components
D
Staffing-related budget components are full-time equivalent positions, unit of service, average daily census, and hours per patient day.
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