Pediatric Transplantation Committee Projects Update
Stay informed about the latest projects and initiatives of the Pediatric Transplantation Committee, including training requirements, emergency membership revisions, tracking transplant outcomes, and addressing waiting list mortality for pediatric liver candidates.
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Pediatric Transplantation Committee Fall 2018 1
Board Approved Projects Implementation Status Anticipated application due date no sooner than Q2 2019 Full implementation TBD Project Summary Pediatric Transplantation Training & Experience Requirements Established training and experience requirements for key personnel at pediatric heart, liver, and kidney transplant programs Members performing pediatric transplants should carefully consider the requirements against their case experience to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum qualifications. 2
Board Approved Projects Implementation Status Project Summary Revise Pediatric Emergency Membership Exception Outlines the requirements for an adult heart or liver programs to register a candidate less than 18 years old. Simultaneous with Pediatric Bylaws proposal 3
Public Comment Project Summary Status Inconsistent transfer practices for pediatric transplant recipients to adult programs for post-transplant care Tracking Pediatric Transplant Outcomes Following Transition to Adult Care Public comment Board December 2019 Project will create guidance for recipient follow-up after transfer 4
Project in-flight Project Summary Status Examining issues of extended waiting times and waiting list mortality of very young pediatric liver candidates. Identified solution requires simulation modeling by SRTR Ongoing collaboration with Liver & Intestine Committee Reduce Pediatric Liver Waitlist Mortality 5
Questions? George Mazariegos, M.D. Committee Chair george.mazariegos@chp.edu Christopher. L. Wholley, M.S.A. Committee Liaison christopher.wholley@unos.org 6
