Establishes the operational and capital budgets for the strategic area (salary and non-salary where applicable), in conjunction with the clinical leaders; monitors expenses as balanced with patient volume and other indicators; and evaluates outcomes, making modifications and adjustments as indicated. Coordinates care delivery using labor productivity data to plan and evaluate staffing patterns, discharge and/or volume targets, and to assist clinical leaders to plan and to validate staffing patterns (AONL-Business Skills & Principles).