What does the Board do? The Board of Directors is the governing body that oversees and participates in developing policies for operating the OPTN that provide equitable organ allocation to patients registered on the national waiting list, ensure quality standards for membership, and establish data submission requirements. Currently, the same board that serves the OPTN also serves the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the organization that holds the contract to operate the OPTN. Who's on the Board? The Board of Directors is a group of 41 elected members, consisting of:
How are Board members elected?
How do committees assist the Board? Committees provide the Board with briefs outlining policy proposals prior to each Board meeting. These briefs summarize important issues and highlight the philosophical, ethical, medical, and scientific questions that form the basis of the committee's recommendation. They also include the historical, legal, and operational considerations. This process allows the Board to focus its time and resources on creating and refining policy to improve the effectiveness of the current system for organ procurement and transplantation. How often does the Board of Directors meet? The Board meets two times a year. If time-sensitive issues arise between meetings that need the Board's attention, they will be handled by the Executive Committee, which meets prior to Board meetings, as well as on an as-needed basis. |
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