Organ and tissue safety workshop 2007: advances and challenges

TitleOrgan and tissue safety workshop 2007: advances and challenges
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsFishman JA, Strong DM, Kuehnert MJ
JournalCell Tissue Bank
Volume10
Issue3
Pagination271 - 80
Date PublishedAug
ISSN1573-6814 (Electronic) 1389-9333 (Linking)
Accession Number19016348
Keywords*Tissue Donors, Disease Transmission, Infectious / *prevention & control, Donor Selection / *standards, Humans, Tissue Banks / *standards, Tissue Transplantation / *adverse effects
Abstract

A workshop in June 2005 ("Preventing Organ and Tissue Allograft-Transmitted Infection: Priorities for Public Health Intervention") identified gaps in organ and tissue safety in the US. Participants developed a series of allograft safety initiatives. "The Organ and Tissue Safety Workshop 2007: Advances and Challenges" assessed progress and identified priorities for future interventions. Awareness of the challenges of allograft-associated disease transmission has increased. The Transplantation Transmission Sentinel Network will enhance communication surrounding allograft-associated disease transmission. Other patient safety initiatives have focused on adverse event reporting and microbiologic screening technologies. Despite progress, improved recognition and prevention of donor-derived transmission events is needed. This requires systems integration across the organ and tissue transplantation communities including organ procurement organizations, eye and tissue banks, and transplant infectious disease experts. Commitment of resources and improved coordination of efforts are required to develop essential tools to enhance safety for allograft recipients.

DOI10.1007/s10561-008-9114-z
Notify Library Reference ID526

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