IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Lt Col Yamuna CB

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

A study to assess the knowledge of nurse managers regarding Budgeting in the hospitals in selected hospitals of western Maharashtra

Lt Col Yamuna Cb

Abstract :

Budgeting is a delegate task of Nurse Managers. They have the accountability and responsibility to the nursing budget. Without a budget, each department may operate without regard to what any other department is doing or to the organizations objectives. This lack of coordination results in inefficiency and increasing cost. The operating budget becomes the master plan of action for the entire organization, reflecting the coordinated efforts of all levels of management. This helps the organization to operate smoothly and efficiently so that goals and objectives are met. The enlightened nurse manager knows that whoever controls the budget is in control of the department. 1 Budgeting is inextricably linked with patient care as its affects the degree of clinical care provided and the manner in which it is provided.2 Therefore, it is a prime responsibility of nurse mangers to ensure they have resources to provide a high quality of services. Objectives 1. To assess the knowledge of nurses on hospital budgetting. 2. To find the association between knowledge of nurses on budgetting and selected socio demographic data Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted over a period of six weeks among 100 nurse managers in a selected hospital. Random sampling was done and nurses were interviewed through a semi structured questionnaire. Results Out of 200 respondents 30(15%) had excellent knowledge 63(31.5%) had good knowledge, 40(20%) had average knowledge 67(33.5%) had poor knowledge. Conclusion Nurse Managers are being interviewed about Budget in the unit as part of the organization. Budgeting is the process of planning future operations and controlling operations. By measuring these differences between actual and expected budget items, management is better able to make modifications and corrections. Since the nursing department budget can account for as much as half of hospitals total expenses, there will be significant pressure upon this department to increase for nursing to respond to the pressures and the uncertainty of the economic climate, nurse managers at all levels must become proficient in the budgeting process. The knowledge of Nurse Managers about budgeting and financial aspect of an organization is important. There is a significant relationship between the knowledge of nurse manager and budgeting.