What Does Training Cost?

	Trainer	Staff	Other Costs
Preparing Trainers	$A		$B
Conducting Training	$C	$D	$E
ongoing Support	$F	$G	$H
TOTAL	$I	$J	$K

Slide Notes:

[Note: You can estimate the costs of implementing TeamSTEPPS based on the information below. You will need to make a few assumptions and then insert the estimated costs into the chart above.

Based on the recommended approach for rolling out TeamSTEPPS and the training that is available until 9/1/09, these numbers show the estimated cost for implementing the process, including training and post-training resource commitments.]

Estimating Costs for TeamSTEPPS

1. Estimate the number of people you will train.
   • You may choose to implement TeamSTEPPS in phases. If so, estimate the total number of trainees accordingly. (You may want to report total costs and/or costs in phases.)
2. Estimate the number of training sessions you will conduct and the number of trainers you will need.
   • The average class size is typically around 20.
   • Number of Staff to be Trained/20 (Average Class Size) = Number of Training Sessions
   • Two trainers are required for each session. One will be a physician or non-physician medical provider. Estimate how many trainers you will want to be prepared to deliver the TeamSTEPPS training (Number of Trainers). 
3. Estimate costs to prepare trainers (You may chose to have your trainers train themselves. If so, reduce the Trainers’ Time as necessary).
   • Number of Trainers x 3.5 (2.5 day of training plus 1 day travel) = Trainers’ Time
   • Trainers’ Time x Trainers’ Hourly Rate = Trainer Preparation Costs (Insert into Cell $A)
   • Estimate any travel costs related to any of the train-the-trainer sessions and enter this into the other costs column (Insert into Cell $B). If train-the-trainer sessions will occur on-site, then you will not incur travel expenses.
4. Estimate costs to deliver training
   • Average staff time in training is 4 hours. If you will be providing shorter or longer training, adjust your estimates accordingly.
   • 2 Trainers x Number of Training Sessions x 5 (4 hours training + 1 hour trainer preparation) = Trainers’ Time
   • Trainers’ Time x Trainers’ Hourly Rate = Trainer Costs to Conduct Training (Insert into Cell $C)
   • Number of Staff to be Trained x 4 (number of training hours) x Staff Hourly Rate = Trainee Costs (Insert into Cell $D)
   • Estimate any other training related expenses (e.g., food, senior leaders’ time if they will kick-off sessions) (Insert into Cell $E)
   • NOTE: If you will have master trainers conduct some of your training sessions, then your overall trainers’ delivery time may be reduced.
5. Estimate costs for ongoing support of TeamSTEPPS
   • For each “area” participating in TeamSTEPPS, you can estimate costs based on the following assumptions (modify these as needed).
   • For the first 3 months, a trainer or coach would spend approximately 8 hours per week. For the next 2 months, the trainer or coach would spend approximately 4 hours per week. In total, for the 5 months following training, the trainer or coach would spend approximately 128 hours supporting the team.
   • Number of “Areas” Participating x 128 (hours) x Trainer/Coach Hourly Rate = Trainer Costs for ongoing Support (Insert into Cell $F)
   • You can decide whether to include any staff time as a cost or to assume that discussing their work is a normal cost of business . (If included, insert into Cell $G.)
   • Estimate any other ongoing support costs (Insert into Cell $H).
6. Total the estimated costs in each column (Insert into Cells $I, $J, and $K)