Archived Event

The Alliance Advancement Series

Maximizing Community Partnerships: Allocation & Continuous Distribution

August 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm• EST

This webinar will explore the recent updates to the allocation systems, highlighting the policy shifts and their effects on donation and transplantation ecosystem. Our panel will examine the nationwide challenges encountered under the new allocation framework and offer strategies for OPOs to successfully forge relationships beyond their local centers, as well as transplant centers strategy to increase kidney transplants. Join us to discover actionable insights and practical approaches for navigating the dynamic landscape of organ allocation and enhancing collaborative efforts.

Identify the challenges faced by OPOs and transplant centers under the new allocation framework and explore potential solutions to overcome these difficulties.
Develop strategies for OPOs to effectively expand their collaboration beyond local centers, establishing successful relationships with transplant centers across the country.

Speaker

Dustin Carpenter

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Weill Cornell Medical College

Speaker

Kelvin Sasser

Allocation Manager

Donor Network West

Mentor, Moderator, National Donation Leadership Council, Speaker

Lindsey Speir

MHA, BSN, RN, CPTC

Vice President, Organ Operations

Mid-America Transplant

Members of the donation and transplantation community serving diverse populations to include administrators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, surgeons, managers, quality improvement specialists, social workers, and other donation and transplantation center professionals and their colleagues.

No CE Credits Awarded

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