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Table 12 Scenario analysis – Part D

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

Packaging Option

TSW

OSW

SCW

SC

Scenario

Cost

Rank

Cost

Rank

Cost

Rank

Cost

Rank

Personnel costs not relevant and material costs wrap −75%

0.89 €

1

0.90 €

2

1.23 €

4

0.96 €

3

Material costs wrap −50% and turnover rate (container and transport basket) -50%

3.38 €

4

2.93 €

2

3.37 €

3

2.46 €

1

Material costs wrap −91% and transport baskets not used

2.51 €

3

2.04 €

1

2.74 €

4

2.05 €

2

Additional large-capacity washing system needed, wrap −50% and transport baskets not used

3.02 €

3

2.56 €

2

3.15 €

4

2.24 €

1

Personnel costs not relevant, material costs wrap −40%, transport baskets not used and additional large-capacity washing system needed

1.09 €

1

1.11 €

2

1.60 €

4

1.14 €

3