The personnel budget is based on the calculations of which factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Average daily census
b. Patient safety factors
c. Hours per patient day
d. Number of staff
e. Nurse/patient ratios
ANS: A, C, D
The personnel budget is made up of factors around number of staff and patient care needs. Pa-tient safety factors and nurse/patient rations are not part of the personnel budget.
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