Committee Spring 2019 Project Summary Implementation Status Guidance on Pediatric Recipient Transition amp Transfer Inconsistent transfer practices for pediatric transplant recipients to adult programs for posttransplant care ID: 1015852
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1. 1Pediatric Transplantation CommitteeSpring 2019
2. ProjectSummaryImplementation StatusGuidance on Pediatric Recipient Transition & TransferInconsistent transfer practices for pediatric transplant recipients to adult programs for post-transplant care Project shares effective practices for pediatric recipient transition and transferImplemented Dec. 4, 2018https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/resources/guidance/ (OPTN website: resources>>guidance>>other)Implemented Projects2
3. ProjectSummaryPediatric Transplantation Training & Experience RequirementsEstablished requirements for key personnel at pediatric heart, liver, and kidney transplant programshttps://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/governance/public-comment/establish-pediatric-training-and-experience/ (OPTN>>Governance>>Public Notices)Revise Pediatric Emergency Membership ExceptionOutlines requirements for an adult heart or liver programs to register a candidate less than 18 years old.Board Approved Projects3
4. 4Upcoming Bylaw Implementation: Pediatric Transplant Components - Board Approved 12/2015Tentative implementation plan: Late Spring 2019 – 30 day notice Summer 2019 – 90 day application period beginsSummer 2019 to Summer 2020 or Fall 2020 – Staff & MPSC Review of applicationsBoard approval June 2020 or December 2020 – Board ApprovalDependencies:U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of revised applications
5. Kidney, liver and heart:Primary pediatric transplant surgeon mustMeet all requirements for primary transplant surgeon Demonstrate current working knowledge and experience in pediatric transplantPrimary pediatric transplant physician must Meet all requirements for primary transplant physician Meet requirements of one of the pediatric training or experience pathwaysPediatric Transplant Components: What members need to know to prepare5
6. Lung and pancreas: Primary pediatric transplant surgeon or transplant physician for pediatric components must meet all requirements of respective requirements for the programPediatric Transplant Components: What members need to know to prepare6
7. Contact the UNOS Membership Analyst for your region at 804-782-4800, or by email:Regions 1, 4, 5, Tierra Yuille tierra.yuille@unos.orgRegions 2, 3, 10 Christi Manner christi.manner@unos.orgRegions 6, 7, 9, 11 Nadine Drumn nadine.drumn@unos.orgTool kit for members is available on the OPTN websitehttps://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/governance/public-comment/establish-pediatric-training-and-experience/ (OPTN>>Governance>>Public Notices)UNOSConnect learning module – course QLT-117Future updates (web-based, regional meetings, transplant society e-newsletters, social media)Want additional information?7
8. Ongoing collaboration8
9. Questions?9