Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Update
Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee provides updates on proposed membership requirements for intestine transplant programs, strategic patient safety goals, and public comments. The goal is to establish minimum qualifications for primary intestine transplant surgeons and physicians to ensure patient safety and access.
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Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee Update David Mulligan, MD, Chair OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors Meeting November 12-13, 2014
Proposed Membership and Personnel Requirements for Intestine Transplant Programs
Strategic Plan Goal 4: Promote Transplant Patient Safety Maintain high level of medical expertise Ensure surgeons and physicians at OPTN transplant centers have current and relative knowledge and experience Reassess currency requirements for surgeons and physicians
Goal of the Proposal The proposed bylaw will define a designated intestine transplant program and establish minimum qualifications for primary intestine transplant surgeons and physicians. The intent is to set minimum standards where none currently exist without compromising quality or restricting new program formation.
How this proposal will Achieve its Goal This policy will set minimum levels of experience for intestine surgeons and physicians to serve as primary staff, which should serve to better protect patients.
Qualified Physicians & Surgeons Patient Safety Patient Access
Review of Public Comment Released for public comment 03/2014 20 responses received. 13 (65.00%) supported the proposal 1 (5.00%) opposed the proposal 6 (30.00%) had no opinion Of the 14 who responded with an opinion 13 (92.86%) supported the proposal 1 (7.14%) opposed the proposal.
Thank you for your consideration. Questions? David C. Mulligan, MD Committee Chair David.Mulligan@yale.edu Ashley Archer-Hayes, MAS Committee Liaison Ashley.Archer-Hayes@unos.org
