Budgeting policies and procedures are complex in all health care organizations. The better the nurse understands the process, the more effectively they can participate in it. Typically, the budget process begins with an interdisciplinary approach.

1. Describe the potential members of the interdisciplinary team for budget development, as well as their roles.

2. What are the specific responsibilities of nursing in the budget development process?

3. Are budget responsibilities limited to the nursing department’s leadership or do they extend throughout the organization?

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