CTP Transplantation Regulations & Guidelines 2

Question 1

Which federal agency oversees the regulation of organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Answer

CMS oversees OPOs through the Conditions for Coverage regulations that OPOs must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.

Question 2

Under UNOS policy, what is the maximum allowable cold ischemia time guideline for a standard criteria kidney before transplantation is strongly discouraged?

Accepted Answer

36 hours

Answer

Standard criteria kidneys ideally should be transplanted within 24–36 hours; beyond 36 hours cold ischemia significantly increases primary non-function risk.

Question 3

The OPTN Final Rule requires that organs be allocated based primarily on which principle?

Accepted Answer

Equitable access without regard to geography when possible

Answer

The OPTN Final Rule mandates organ allocation policies that increase equitable access and reduce geographic disparities.

Question 4

Which document must be completed by a donor's legal next of kin or legally authorized representative before procuring organs from a deceased donor who did not register as a donor?

Accepted Answer

Next-of-Kin Authorization Form

Answer

A Next-of-Kin Authorization Form (or Donor Authorization Form) provides legal consent for procurement when the donor had no first-person authorization on file.

Question 5

AOPO Standards require OPOs to maintain a hospital development program that includes at minimum how frequently meeting with designated requestors?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

AOPO standards require OPOs to conduct annual in-services or meetings with hospital designated requestors to maintain competency and collaboration.

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CTP Transplantation Regulations & Guidelines 2