OPTN Evaluation Plan - Organ Procurement and Transplantation ...

Bylaws Appendix D.5: Transplant Program Key PersonnelEffective Date: 9/1/2012OPTN Member Evaluation PlanUpdated January 1, 2015How the OPTN contractor will evaluate member compliance with this bylaw:The OPTN contractor will investigate and refer a member to the MPSC for review when:•The OPTN contractor learns of an active and approved transplant program performing organ transplantswithout having both a qualified primary surgeon and a qualified primary physician for the organ type inquestion.Transplant hospitals must:Apply for and receive OPTN program designation and approval for any organs being transplanted. A majorcriterion which must be met requires the submission and approval of applications for a designated primarysurgeon and physician who must meet the organ-specific criteria found in the bylaws. All approvedtransplant programs must:⦁ Obtain initial primary surgeon and physician approval through initial program application;⦁ Replace any departing approved primary surgeon or physician with another qualified individual bysubmitting a key personnel change application; or⦁ Voluntarily inactivate or withdraw a transplant program with the loss or extended unavailability of itsdesignated primary surgeon or physician until this requirement can be met with a qualified individual.Where to send notification:⦁ By Mail: UNOS Member Quality700 N 4th StreetRichmond, VA 23219⦁ By Facsimile: (804) 782-4896⦁ By E-mail: to your regional Application Related contact(http://transplantpro.org/wp-content/uploads/Regional_Map_Staff.pdf)Additional Resources:Membership Application Forms: http://www.unos.org/donation/index.php?topic=application51