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Table 1 Correction factors for sub-processes

From: Analysis of processes and costs of alternative packaging options of sterile goods in hospitals – a case study in two German hospitals

Correction factor

For sub-process

Reason

0

bring, check and prepare the Containers with inner wrap (C07S) for SC

not part of total process in case of SC

0

cover tray with inner wrap, add label (C09S) for SC

not part of total process in case of SC

0

check and open Containers inner wrap (C13O) for SC

not part of total process in case of SC

0

dispose of inner wrap (C15O) for SC

not part of total process in case of SC

0

cover tray with first wrap layer, add label (W05S) for OSW

not part of total process in case of OSW

0.05840708

dispose of all collected wrap (W02S) for OSW and TSW

process has to be performed once per 17.12 produced units

0.05840708

provide new garbage bag (W03S) for OSW and TSW

process has to be performed once per 17.12 produced units

0.5

remove and dispose of wrap (W01S) for OSW

Assumption: half process time while using OSW

0.5

check and open wrapped tray (W08O) for OSW

Assumption: half process time while using OSW