A Nurse Manager Writes the Following Note: "Over Personnel Budget

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager writes the following note: "Over personnel budget by $1,250 in April due to late snowstorm. Nurses unable to get to work. Overtime wages paid." Why is this note important?

• A) It will help the manager create the budget for the next year.
• B) It is required by the Joint Commission.
• C) All variances must be documented and forwarded to the hospital attorney.
• D) It ensures that there is no question of diversion of hospital funds.

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