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The productivity of the coding staff has been decreasing, and backlogs have resulted. Through a performance monitor conducted with the coding staff, you've discovered two key factors: 1. The current coding staff is working at full capacity and utilizing good time management. 2. The DNFB days are increasing because the number of discharges is increasing from 100 discharges per day to 144 discharges per day on average. Every day the goal is to code all discharges from the previous day.

The number of coding FTEs is 5. The current coding staff can code 20 cases per day, which will not allow production to keep up with volume increases. Since the pandemic, the facility has sent coders to work from home, and the HIM Department is planning to install a new electronic document storage system to enhance telecommuting and remote work. The research done by the Director shows that productivity for coders could increase; the Director forecasts a 20% production increase with the implementation of telecommuting for facilities. Before deploying this change, leadership must consider multiple factors.

Question:

1. Once the new electronic document storage system is installed, how many additional FTEs would the HIM Director need to hire to maintain improved DNFB days? Please calculate the additional FTEs needed. Explain and show your math.