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Nurse Leader Weekly, March 31, 2008

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"Are you finding yourself spending more time with a budget sheet, calculator, and bottle of Tylenol these days?" asks Shelley Cohen, RN, BSN, CEN. "If you answer yes, that makes you normal as a Nurse Manager. With all your fiscal responsibilities, do you ever wonder how much accountability staff should have?

Of course, their first response will be, 'you make the big bucks--you should take care of the money stuff. I'm here to take care of sick people and be a nurse, not an accountant.' Sound familiar to anyone? You might be wondering, where is Shelley going with this? Think about your role as a manager as it relates to sound fiscal practices in your department. With that in mind, how do you see your role as it relates to holding staff accountable from a fiscal perspective?

Have you wondered what goes on in the mind of the staff nurse when he/she reaches for supplies? You may be hoping they are calculating the cost to purchase the item vs. the amount you are actually reimbursed. But, let's be real here."

So what do you think your staff consider as they make decisions about selecting supplies for their patients? How have you educated staff on details regarding costs vs. reimbursement? Click here to read the entire post and respond with questions or comments. Now with instant comment capability! There's no need to log on. Just click on the comments link and let your voice be heard.

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