Table 1 Resource utilization categories and cost measurement
Resource category | Measured units | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
Personnel time (staff) | Hours | Hourly wage (including fringe) |
Facility and utilities | Rental | Per month container cost |
Training and intervention materials | Items | Purchased cost |
HIV and HCV tests | Items | Purchased cost |
Equipment (e.g., computers) | Items | Purchased cost |
Furniture (tables, chairs, desks) | Items | Purchased cost |
Office supplies (paper, folders) | Items | Purchased cost |
Refreshments (coffee, water, food) | Items | Purchased cost |
Phone rental | By month | Monthly bill |
Patient transportation | Individual trips | Driving or public transit |
Patient time | Hours | Hourly wage rate |