The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) is pleased to announce the inaugural members of the Transplant and Donation Quality Collaborative, and its respective subcommittees, marking a significant milestone in advancing quality practices across the organ donation and transplantation community. The Collaborative was launched to strengthen quality as a defined discipline, unify national efforts, and promote shared learning that benefits patients, families, and professionals throughout the continuum of care.
The Transplant and Donation Quality Collaborative builds on the foundation established by the 2025-2026 Steering Committee and expands engagement through dedicated subcommittees focused on key areas of quality advancement. These groups will play an essential role in driving initiatives that Standardize, Educate, and Elevate quality practices nationwide.
Subcommittee Leadership and Focus Areas
The following subcommittees and their appointed members will begin work to operationalize the Collaborative’s objectives:
Education & Training Subcommittee
This team will develop and maintain standardized educational resources to support onboarding and ongoing professional development. Members include:
Professional Growth Subcommittee
Charged with fostering leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement, this group includes:
Standards & Competencies Subcommittee
This group will develop competency frameworks, shared terminology, and professional standards for consistent practice:
Event Planning Subcommittee
This team will support planning of high-quality, relevant programming and collaboration with The Alliance’s conference infrastructure. Members are:
These subcommittees will collaborate with the Quality Collaborative Steering Committee to advance shared priorities and deliver meaningful resources and outcomes for quality professionals across the field.
Impact and Future Directions
The establishment of these subcommittees reflects strong engagement from the donation and transplantation community and underscores the field’s commitment to advancing quality practice. The Collaborative’s work will be highlighted at the 2026 National Collaboration Forum: Transplantation and Donation Management in Orlando, where members will share their progress, foster professional growth, and engage in collective problem-solving.
The Alliance encourages professionals across transplant programs and organ procurement organizations to connect with this Collaborative and explore opportunities for shared learning and contribution to this national effort to elevate quality of care.
