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Table 3 Eight most expensive activities (Chilean Pesos = CLP)

From: Cost objects: How is your ED performing?

Ranking

Activity name

Process name

Annual Cost (CLP)

1

Medical re-evaluation

Medical care

$ 152,047,070

2

Medical evaluation

Medical care

$ 146,054,786

3

Record indications to the patient

Administrative process

$ 88,170,350

4

Patient management for imaging examination

Logistic process

$ 54,408,062

5

Management of the unit

Administrative process

$ 37,020,211

6

Clinical admission

Administrative process

$ 36,199,886

7

Withdraw supplies for procedures, meds administration and sample taking

Logistic process

$ 34,493,631

8

Take vital signs

Diagnosis support procedures

$ 29,179,405