The Impact of Recent Federal Administrative Rules on Army Dental Care. Volume 1. A Cost Analysis of Bloodborne Pathogens: A Report of Consultation
Abstract
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was analyzed and the initial and annual costs of compliance by the Directorate of Dental Services were estimated using FY91 data. In addition to the costs of supplies and equipment, the cost of personnel time required to perform required tasks was also determined. The estimated annual cost of the Directorate of Dental Services' Infection Control Program, which includes the cost of complying with Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, ranges from $7,330,108 when amortized costs, personnel and dental treatment room (DTR) opportunity costs are excluded, to $27,371,080 when those costs are included. Cost per patient visit ranges from $2.14 when amortized costs, personnel and DTR opportunity costs are excluded, to $3.00 when amortized costs are included, to $8.00 when all costs are included.... Army Dental Corps, US Army, Military Medicine, Dentistry, Bloodborne pathogens, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA263255
Entities
People
- James A. Lalumandier
- Jay D. Shulman
- Paula Truesdell
- Richard D. Amstutz
- Timothy R. Williams