Table 2.
Program costs over one year.
| Item | Cost ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | $1,336 | |
| Percentage of administrator’s salary according to percentage of time dedicated to the VHW program | ||
| Transportation | $1,473 | |
| Up-front cost of 10 motorcycles divided by an expected lifetime of 10 years, motorcycle maintenance, fuel, and transportation vouchers | ||
| Supervisor stipend | $8,572 | |
| Paid per diem at a level commensurate with supervisor experience | ||
| Training | $3,444 | |
| Includes cost of initial training divided over 7 years, the average length of VHW involvement, and continued medical education | ||
| CDcom medications | $3,888 | |
| Doctor bags | $1,170 | |
| Includes the upfront cost of $100 per bag, divided by an expected lifetime of 10 years, and the cost to replenish supplies for one year | ||
| VHW stipends | $9,960 | |
| Total cost | $29,844 | |