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Improving the OPTN Policy Development Process

This proposal aims to improve the OPTN policy development process by creating two new tracks for emergency and non-controversial actions, in order to address different types of problems efficiently. Currently, the process can take up to 2 years, which has hindered timely changes.

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Improving the OPTN Policy Development Process

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  1. Improving the OPTN Policy Development Process Executive Committee Fall 2014

  2. OPTN Strategic Plan

  3. The Problem • OPTN has ‘one size fits all’ process--no flexibility for solving different types of problems • Length of process has increased significantly in the last 5-7 years • can take 1.5 to 2 years to make even the simplest policy change Solution • Create two new policy development process tracks: • Emergency Actions • Expedited Actions

  4. Emergency Actions Board is compelled to act before public comment and normal policy development process can be completed.

  5. Proposed New Process for Emergency Actions

  6. Non-controversial Actions Non-controversial, routine changes are needed in a timely manner to be efficient

  7. Proposed New Process for Non-Controversial Actions

  8. Possible Outcomes: Expedited Actions #1 _______________________________________________________________________ Expedited process is not applicable. Proposal must follow normal development process Objections from another committee, 5 members of public or 4 members of the Board #2 _______________________________________________________________________ Some objections are received, but not enough to meet requirements in #2 above Sponsoring committee must present proposal to Executive Committee for review/approval #3

  9. Expected Implementation • Board review - June 2015 • If approved, effective September 1, 2015

  10. Questions? • Carl Berg, MD Committee Chair • Gena Boyle, MPA Policy Manager gena.boyle@unos.org

  11. Extra Slides

  12. Length of Process Over Time (from project start to BOD)

  13. Length of Process Over Time (length of public comment)

  14. Currently, on average, there are…

  15. Board Actions By Date

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