Sick time, vacation time, and holiday time are not considered to be which of the following? Select all that apply
a. productive time c. direct expenses
b. unproductive time d. variable costs
A, C, D
Unproductive time is when staff are not working, such as during sick time, vacation time, and holiday time. Productive time is when staff are engaged in patient care. Direct expenses are those expenses that can be directly associated with the patient. Variable costs fluctuate depending on the census or volume of care required.
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