Expenses | Traditional Bed Bath | Disposable Wipes Bed Bath |
Washcloths/Wipes | 3 pieces wash cloths including soap 0.35$ | 10 pieces wipes 1.08$ |
Water | 2/3 bath full of water (2 bowls) Nil | --- |
Electricity | --- | 360 watt (2 min.) Nil |
Type of waste (General / medical) | General | General |
Spent on labor (Average salary per month = 992.00$) | 2 nurses – 30 min. 4.13$ | 1 nurse- 20 min. 1.38$ |
Total cost (1 bed bath) | 4.48$ | 2.46$ |
Total cost (5 bed baths=daily) | 22.4$ | 12.3$ |
Total cost (yearly) | 8.176$ | 4.4895$ |