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Proposal to Modify the Imminent & Eligible Death Definitions for Data Collection

Proposal to Modify the Imminent & Eligible Death Definitions for Data Collection. OPO Committee Fall 2012. The Problem. Imminent and eligible deaths reported inconsistently OPOs interpret the definitions differently Brain death laws vary from state to state

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Proposal to Modify the Imminent & Eligible Death Definitions for Data Collection

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  1. Proposal to Modify the Imminent & Eligible Death Definitions for Data Collection OPO Committee Fall 2012

  2. The Problem • Imminent and eligible deaths reported inconsistently • OPOs interpret the definitions differently • Brain death laws vary from state to state • “Multi-system organ failure” misinterpreted

  3. Goal of the Proposal • Clear guidelines for identifying imminent and eligible deaths • Clear language throughout the definitions • Consistent data reporting

  4. How the Proposal will Achieve its Goal • Eliminate multi-system organ failure (MSOF) as an exclusionary criterion for eligible • Add organ-specific exclusionary criteria • Restrict imminent deaths to those most likely to be classified as eligible had brain death been legally declared.

  5. Impact • None on candidates • OPOs • Improve processes • Better identify donor potential

  6. Expected Implementation • Anticipated Date of Board Consideration: June 2013 • Anticipated Effective Date: September 1, 2013

  7. What Members Will Need to Do • Review the policy changes • Modify internal protocols and/or policies

  8. More Information • For a complete list of the proposed changes to the policy, please refer to the public comment document.

  9. OPO Committee Contacts • Chair: Richard Pietroski MS, CPTC • Vice Chair: Sean Van Slyck MPA/HSA, CPTC • Committee Liaison: Robert Hunter robert.hunter@unos.org 804-782-4617

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