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Understanding the tools for managing cash.

S Pelfrey1

  • 1Oakland University, Rochester, MI.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Financial survival in the 1990s hinges on cash flow. Understanding the cash budget and statement of cash flows empowers nurse administrators to manage this vital resource effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Nursing Administration

Background:

  • Institutional survival in the 1990s is critically dependent on robust cash flow management.
  • Effective financial oversight is essential for healthcare organizations to meet operational needs and maintain solvency.
  • Nurse administrators play a key role in the financial health of healthcare institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of cash flow for institutional survival.
  • To introduce two essential accounting tools: the cash budget and the statement of cash flows.
  • To empower nurse administrators with knowledge to better manage institutional cash.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of the cash budget as a tool for monitoring and controlling cash inflows and outflows.

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  • Explanation of the statement of cash flows and its role in assessing an institution's cash-generating activities.
  • Analysis of the practical application of these accounting tools in a healthcare setting.

    • Main Results:

    • The cash budget provides a forward-looking view of cash positions.
    • The statement of cash flows offers insights into historical cash movements from operating, investing, and financing activities.
    • Understanding these reports enables proactive financial management.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective utilization of the cash budget and statement of cash flows is crucial for safeguarding institutional cash.
    • Nurse administrators equipped with financial acumen can significantly contribute to organizational stability.
    • Proactive cash flow management is a cornerstone of successful healthcare institution survival.