What Are the Main Components of Transportation Costs?
The primary components of transportation costs in nursing include:
1. Staff Travel: This includes expenses incurred when nurses and other healthcare professionals travel to and from patients' homes, especially in home health care settings. 2. Patient Transport: Costs related to transporting patients to and from healthcare facilities for treatments, consultations, or emergencies. 3. Medical Supply Delivery: Expenses associated with the delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to healthcare facilities or patients' homes. 4. Emergency Services: Costs for emergency transport services, such as ambulances, which are often higher due to the urgent nature of these services.
