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The building where HIV Help-Inc. is located is outdated and needs major repairs. While the computer systems are outdated and the company is working with minimal staff, if the building does not get the repairs it needs, the company may have to move completely or shut down for a long period of time for all repairs to be completed to ensure safety. Section A:
Step 1- Assign monetary value to direct and indirect costs.
Direct Costs: Roof Repair: $200,000
New Flooring: $100,000
Ceiling Repair: $50,000
Electrical Updates: $85,000
Plumbing Updates: $100,000
HVAC: $300,000
Painting: $85,000
Landscaping: $30,000
Bathroom Updates with Additional Stalls: $100,000
Employee Break Room: $25,000
New Furniture: $50,000
Windows: $100,000
Parking Lot: $100,000
External Lighting: $100,000
New Sign: $50,000
Permits: $100,000
Inspection: $100,000
Security System: $75,000
Indirect Costs (Time Closed):
Time Closed for Repairs: $250,000
Step 2: Determine Expected Benefits
Because the building will receive the necessary updates to stay up to code, HIV Help-Inc. will be able to continue their work serving those with HIV. Vulnerable populations, such as those with HIV,
need all the services and help they can get. HIV treatment can be costly, so this program helps many individuals who would otherwise not receive the assistance they need. Vann and Haines (2009) explain that many people receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS receive Medicare or Medicaid, however a person may not be eligible until they are disabled from the disease. If they wait until they are disabled, treatment will not be effective. If the building is not up to code, they will have to close which will cost them nearly 50,000 dollars daily because they are funded by the state, and when they are not operating,
they do not receive proper funding. Patients will also not receive the help they need, resulting in their illness getting worse. HIV Help-Inc. costs $125,000 weekly to run. Because the building will take two weeks to renovate, the expected cost is $250,000. Step 3: Compare the Costs and Benefits
Total of Direct and Indirect Costs: $250,000
Monetary Value Assigned to Anticipated Benefit: $350,000
Total Savings: $100,000
Step 4: Make a Decision:
Making the necessary renovations to keep the business running provides a positive return on investment. While the renovation will cost the business, the money they make after updating the building will be more than the cost. Section B:
Education Classes: $500,000
Social Media Advertising: $1,000,000
Condoms: $500,000
Educational Material: $1,000,000
Staff for Expanding: $1,000,000
Testing Supplies: $2,000,000
Medication: $2,000,000
According to Vann and Haines (2009), an average year of HIV treatment costs an individual $18,300. People cannot afford that, which is why the benefit of this program is reduction in the spread of HIV because they will have education about HIV prevention and access to medication and testing. Section C:
The CDC (2021), certain groups are at higher risk for HIV and merit special consideration because of particular risk factors. For example, African Americans have a higher rate of people diagnosed with HIV than other ethnicities according to the CDC (2021). This may be because they are afraid of the stigma associated with HIV. African Americans already face discrimination, but once they disclose their status,
they face additional discrimination. One way we can prevent African Americans from being afraid of being discriminated against is to provide more services in low-income areas, and provide staff with diversity training. HIV and African American People | Race/Ethnicity | HIV by Group | HIV/AIDS | CDC
. Cdc.gov. (2021). Retrieved 13 May 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/racialethnic/africanamericans/index.html.
Vann, M., & Haines, C. (2009).
Can You Afford Your HIV Treatment? - HIV Center - EverydayHealth.com
. EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021, from https://www.everydayhealth.com/hiv-aids/can-you-
afford-hiv-treatment.aspx#:~:text=HIV%20drug%20costs%20can%20be%20covered%20in%20a,are
%20medications%20that%20their%20insurance%20company%20may%20recommend.
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