title: A guide to tax-exempt bonds.
abstract: Nursing administrators are actively involved in hospital credit ratings. We review sources of funding for capital investments, bond rating agencies, and hospital bond ratings. The questions frequently asked of nursing are outlined as well as steps to prepare for a facility visit.
authors.affiliation: Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Cavouras
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Bordelon
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D005376:Financial Management / Q000379:methods*; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D006788:Hospitals, Voluntary / Q000191:economics*; D007449:Investments / Q000592:standards*; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D013660:Taxes; D014481:United States