Developing an environmental services department budget

The most critical element is alignment with the vision of the healthcare facility


When developing an environmental services department budget, the most critical element is alignment with the vision of the healthcare facility, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management.

The basics of an environmental services budget includes:

• Allocating the use of capital assets that have a lifespan far in excess of one year

• Forecasted expenses and revenues associated with the routine operations 

Understanding predicted changes in the upcoming budget model year is also critical. Some elements to consider include labor and contracted services.

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February 19, 2016


Topic Area: Environmental Services


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