A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each. What would BEST support the capital request?
a. Number of patient care hours anticipated for the year
b. Cost comparisons; how much and how often infusion pumps are used; condition of existing pumps
c. Outline of cost for each pump
d. Estimation of total cost; no further details
ANS: B
Complete well-documented justifications are needed because the competition for limited resources is stiff. Justifications should be developed using the principle of any business case and should include, at minimum, projected amount of use; services duplicated or replaced; safety considerations; need for space, personnel, or building renovation; effect on operational revenues and expenses; and contribution to the strategic plan.
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