Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization (Resolution 7)
This document outlines the authorization process for deceased donor Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) transplantation, approved by Resolution 7 on November 13, 2014. It emphasizes transparency in donation requests and collaboration with various committees for VCA recovery. Strategic plans include increasing organ donors, providing clear information, and targeting specific populations for impact.
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Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization (Resolution 7) Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA)Transplantation Committee Sue V. McDiarmid, MD, Chair
Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization July 3, 2014 VCAs were classified as covered human organs under the OPTN Final Rule Prior to that time, VCAs were not considered an organ and fell under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Individuals enrolling in donor registries likely did not consider VCAs in decision-making
Strategic Plan # 1 Increase the number of transplants Increase the number of organ donors Provide clear and accurate information on VCA deceased donor authorization
Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization Transparency in donation request Guidance on obtaining explicit and specific authorization for VCA recovery
Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization VCA Committee collaborated with the following groups: Transplant Coordinators Committee Minority Affairs Committee OPO Committee Patient Affairs Committee Ethics Committee Living Donor Committee Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Overall Project Impact Product Guidance Document Target Population Impact: OPOs, transplants hospitals, designated requesters, staff at donor hospitals, and the public Total IT Implementation Hours 0/10,680 0 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Total Overall Implementation Hours 25/17,885 25 0 2000 4000 6000
Resolution 7, page 16 RESOLVED, that the guidance document entitled, Guidance for VCA Deceased Donor Authorization , is hereby approved, effective November 13, 2014.
