Page 18 BVI 3000 Operator’s Manual
Histogram of Cost Savings
Each volume measurement from a completed scanning procedure is
stored in the instrument’s memory. Measurement data is stored in one
of eleven volume ranges (each with a 100 ml increment). This data is
analyzed and can be printed at any time in a Histogram of Cost Savings
(see Figure 5).
Cost savings are calculated based on the following criteria:
• Catheterizations Avoided - Urinary catheterization below a certain
volume is deemed unnecessary. Thus, by using the BVI 3000, these
catheterizations are avoided. The default setting (for volume below
which catheterization is unnecessary) is 200 ml.
• UTI’s Avoided - Studies indicate that a certain percentage of
catheterizations lead to urinary tract infections (UTI’s). By
avoiding unnecessary catheterizations, the resulting UTI’s may
be prevented. The default setting (for percent of catheterizations
leading to UTI’s) is 3%.
Associated Costs:
• Cost of UTI’s Avoided - Literature suggests that the additional
costs associated with treating UTI amount to $680.00 per patient
infection. The default setting is $680.00.
• Cost of Catheter Kits - The default setting is $3.00 (per kit).
Total Cost Savings as a Result of Using the BVI 3000:
• (Caths Avoided x Catheter Costs) + (UTI’s Avoided x UTI Costs)
Note: The default settings can
be changed in the Preference
screen to reect the rates
and costs at your facility.
For more information, see
the section titled, “Adjusting
Preferences,” beginning on
page 21.
Note: For reference articles
on UTI Rate and UTI Costs,
please visit our web site at
www.verathon.com.
Figure 5
HISTOGRAM
Volume
000-099
100-199
200-299
300-399
400-499
500-599
600-699
700-799
800-899
900-999
>1000
# of Scans
870
1,219
589
488
252
176
154
87
69
5
4
Catheterizations
Avoided: 2089
UTIs Avoided 63
Savings $49,107
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