In Brief
Accurately calculating animal per diem rates for institutions presents unique challenges — and benefits. Huron education and research experts hosted two webinars that include a high-level overview of the process and ways to be more compliant and transparent with an enhanced calculation model. Topics addressed include:
- Effective rate analysis
- The perils of using outdated rates and limited data
- The significance of time and motion studies for estimating staff effort
- Cost accounting processes
- The value of benchmarking against peer institutions
Webinar one includes special guests from two prominent tier-one research (R1) institutions.
Calculating animal per diem rates accurately
This webinar explores the complexity of calculating animal per diem rates at institutional facilities. Topics include data collection methodologies, rate calculations, cost allocation and accounting, benchmarking, and future planning.
Animal per diem rate advanced costing webinar
Building on the insights from our previous introduction to animal per diem rates webinar, this session explores advanced topics in animal per diem rates such as budgeting, charging, and evaluating subsidies.