A patient who meets the criteria for brain death with no absolute contraindications to organ donation as defined by a standardized list from the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revisio [..]

Taking the appropriate steps in one’s home state to ensure that a personal decision to become a donor is recognized and honored.

The process of determining how organs are distributed. Allocation includes the system of policies and guidelines, that ensure organs are distributed in an equitable, ethical and medically sound manner [..]

Rules established by the OPTN to guide and regulate organ allocation and distribution in the United States.

Processes and activities shown in practice to be the most effective.

One of four groups (A, B, AB or O) into which blood is classified. Blood types are based on differences in molecules (proteins and carbohydrates) on the surface of red blood cells.

A person registered on the organ transplant waiting list. When an organ is offered on behalf of the candidate, he or she is then referred to as a Potential Transplant Recipient (PTR).

A time-limited effort (usually six to 12 months) of multiple organizations that come together with faculty to learn about and to create improved processes in a specific topic area. The expectation is [..]

The percentage of times a death meeting eligible criteria (eligible death) becomes an actual donor.

A set of clinical or biologic standards or conditions that must be met.