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CMS SOM App. Y, Tag Z172
(Standard) §486.344(b)(2) Determine whether there are conditions that may
influence donor acceptance.
Interpretive Guidelines §486.344(b)(2)
Ask the OPO for a list of those medical conditions which they consider as elimination
criteria for a possible donor and which are included in its screening and evaluation
processes. Verify during the review of donor records that the policies of the OPO are
being followed.
The OPO must be alert to and identify those characteristics, findings, and conditions in
the potential donor that may exclude consideration of that patient’s solid organs for
transplant (except in limited cases where risks outweigh the benefits).
In all instances where there are factors which result in the donor being designated as a
donor with increased risk of disease transmission, the OPO must have documented
evidence that they provided notification to the transplant surgeon/transplant coordinator
that the organ was from a donor with increased risk and provided specific findings. The
OPO must maintain additional information to confirm that the transplant surgeon or
transplant coordinator was notified of all the pertinent information.
History
Rev. 115, Issued: 05-23-14, Effective: 05-23-14, Implementation: 05-23-14
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
1d058ebdb475a365177435586ee95426f42883f3583ac5398fe4841f93ae792e
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