Organ donation process (healthcare professional): the transplant procurement manager (TPM) is the “master of ceremony” coordinating this complex process.

  • A panel of experts have designed this critical pathway as a tool that can be applied to every country, region, or hospital, regardless of the level of development of their healthcare system or their baseline experience in deceased donation.
  • To successfully develop this task, TPM needs to efficiently manage all the steps of the organ donation process and the key players involved. The TPM profile can vary from doctor or nurse to social worker, but this individual must always have a deep knowledge of the technical procedure, the legal and ethical aspects involved, as well as excellent communication skills.