Table 1.

Resource utilization categories and cost measurement

Resource category	Measured units	Valuation
Personnel time (staff)	Hours	Hourly wage (including fringe)
Facility and utilities	Rental	Per month container cost
Training and intervention materials	Items	Purchased cost
HIV and HCV tests	Items	Purchased cost
Equipment (e.g., computers)	Items	Purchased cost
Furniture (tables, chairs, desks)	Items	Purchased cost
Office supplies (paper, folders)	Items	Purchased cost
Refreshments (coffee, water, food)	Items	Purchased cost
Phone rental	By month	Monthly bill
Patient transportation	Individual trips	Driving or public transit
Patient time	Hours	Hourly wage rate