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. 2011 Jun 2;11:143. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-143

Table 1.

Cost categories and apportionment methods

Cost category Indirect cost centre
(where applicable)
Final apportionment
Non-salary personnel expenses
Per diems Administration Inpatient equivalents
Funeral subsidy Total salary cost

Goods
Fuel and lubricants Transport and logistics Number of admissions
Infrastructure maintenance Floor space
Equipment maintenance Equipment value
Perishable stationery Administration Inpatient equivalents
Uniform and shoes Total staff numbers
Other perishable goods Administration Inpatient equivalents

Services
Communications Administration Inpatient equivalents
Flight tickets Administration Inpatient equivalents
Facility rent Administration Inpatient equivalents
Infrastructure maintenance Space
Equipment maintenance Equipment value
Transport and cargo Transport/logistics Admissions
Insurance Administration Inpatient equivalents
Legal representation Administration Inpatient equivalents
Consultancy and technical assistance Administration Inpatient equivalents
Water and electricity Floor space
Health information Administration Inpatient equivalents
Other services Floor space

Current transfers
Customs tax Administration Inpatient equivalents