When completing the staffing assignment, the nurse manager must include holiday time for the staff members. In terms of financial budgeting, holiday time is considered which of the following?
a. Productive time c. Direct care
b. Nonproductive time d. Indirect care
B
Holiday time is considered benefit time; therefore, it is nonproductive time. Hours worked and
available for patient care are designated as productive hours. Direct care is time spent providing
hands-on care to patients. Indirect care is time spent on activities that are patient related but not done
directly to the patient.
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