Medical and Health Services Manager how-to
How to Build a Department Budget
A clear budget connects care plans to money.
Quick answer
A clear budget connects care plans to money. In short: review; project; plan, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Review last year’s spending and volume.
Project patient volume.
Plan staffing by FTE.
Estimate supplies and equipment.
Add capital requests.
Review with finance and adjust.
Safety reminders for medical and health services managers
- Follow infection control on units
- Protect patient privacy under HIPAA
- Report safety events promptly
- Support staff safety and workplace violence prevention
Key terms
Census · Accreditation · CMS · Revenue cycle · Case mix · Length of stay: see the full medical and health services manager glossary.