From: The costs and potential savings of a novel telepaediatric service in Queensland
Expenditure | Telepaediatrics (A$) | Conventional outpatients (A$) |
---|---|---|
FIXED COSTS | Â | Â |
Equipment (5-year total annuatized cost) | 128,191 | 0 |
ISDN installation | 2655 | 0 |
ISDN line rental | 32,400 | 0 |
Coordinators salaries | 475,000 | 0 |
Sub total | 638,246 | 0 |
VARIABLE COSTS | Â | Â |
Telecommunications ISDN Line charges | 65,400 | 0 |
Staff salaries: | Â | Â |
RCH Consultants ($200 per h) | 109,000 | 109,000 |
RCH Nursing/Allied Health ($50 per h) | 27,250 | 27,250 |
RCH Admin Support ($30 per h) | 0 | 16,350 |
Regional presenter ($150 per h) | 81,750 | 0 |
Regional admin support ($30 per h) | 16,350 | 0 |
Patient travel subsidy scheme: | Â | Â |
Travel | 0 | 1,391,670 |
Accommodation | 0 | 8,994 |
Project costs | 18,000 | 0 |
Sub total | 317,750 | 1,553,264 |
Total cost | 955,996 | 1,553,264 |