2)Cost concerns at Orthopedic Solutions

Orthopedic Solutions is a full-service clinic for children with hip problems. There are two main types of patients, the luxation patients (L) and the dysplasia patients (D). The L-patients need more intensive monitoring. They visit the hospital three times a month. Alternatively D-patients are treated at home (once a month) via easier techniques that use standard supplies. This treatment is monitored by staff-visits of 'Orthopedic Solutions Inc.'. The following information is available with regard to these treatments.

\fNursing: $ 810000 (wage costs: $ 600000 for A-level staff and $ 210000 for B-level staff) Staff required for L 5 A-level persons (full 1 B-level person (full time) treatment: time) Staff required for D No A-Level staff 2 B-level persons (one of which is treatment: necessary employed for 50%, the other full time)