Table 3 Cost comparison of the different modes of transporting blood units
Items | Issuing | Delivering |
|---|---|---|
Average time for each unit (h) | 0.62 | 0.26 |
Ward nurses time cost ($/h) | 7.48 | - |
Transport center nurses time cost ($/h) | - | 3.74 |
Total cost of staff time for each unit ($) | 4.64 | 0.97 |
Annual saving in staff time costs that delivering blood contributed ($) | - | 99,000a |