SRTR Functions and Responsibilities

The SRTR provides statistical and epidemiological analyses to support organ transplantation. It partners with organizations like UNOS and Hennepin Healthcare to analyze data and create reports on transplant center and OPO performance. SRTR offers tools and resources for professionals and patients to improve transplant outcomes. It emphasizes data-driven decisions to enhance transplant rates and patient survival. For more information, contact SRTR.

What is the primary mission of SRTR?

• To manage the national organ transplantation system

• To provide financial support for organ transplants

• To offer legal advice to transplant centers

• To conduct advanced statistical and epidemiological analyses

Which organization is the contractor for OPTN?

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute

• United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

• SRTR

What is the role of Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute in relation to SRTR?

• It is the contractor for SRTR

• It manages the national organ transplantation system

• It provides financial support for SRTR

• It oversees legal compliance for SRTR

What is the main focus of SRTR's data analysis?

• Public relations for organ donation

• Legal compliance of organ procurement organizations

• Monitoring transplant center waitlists and outcomes

• Financial audits of transplant centers

What type of reports does SRTR create for public reference?

• Public relations reports

• Legal compliance reports

• Performance reports on centers and OPOs

• Financial reports

Which tool is NOT provided by SRTR for transplant professionals?

• Organ yield calculator

• Offer acceptance tables

• Expected survival worksheets

• Legal compliance checklist

Which of the following is a focus of SRTR's quality improvement resources?

• Boosting public awareness campaigns

• Enhancing legal compliance

• Increasing financial donations

• Improving transplant rates and outcomes

How does SRTR assist patients in making informed decisions?

• By managing transplant surgeries

• By providing financial aid

• By offering legal advice

• By providing tools and education

Who benefits from the data provided by SRTR?

• Only transplant centers

• Only insurance providers

• Researchers, insurance providers, media, and patients

• Only the Department of Health and Human Services

What is the ultimate goal of SRTR's data-driven philosophy?

• To help more candidates get transplants faster and improve outcomes

• To reduce the cost of transplants

• To increase the number of organ donors

• To enhance the legal framework for organ transplants