Implementation of the National Eye and Tissue Network
Implementation of the National Eye and Tissue Network
Client: Department of Health & Ageing
The Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority engaged Health Outcomes International (HOI) in February 2009 to evaluate supply and demand trends for eye and tissue donation and transplantation in Australia, together with current arrangements to support these activities, and provide recommendations for the implementation of the National Eye and Tissue Network. The aims of this project are to evaluate current supply and demand trends and identify gaps in supply and capacity for eye and tissue donation and transplantation; highlight and develop options for the governance and implementation of the Network; and recommend changes and options to increase supply capacity of eye and tissue banks.
HOI has consulted with a range of stakeholder groups involved in eye and tissue donation and transplantation (public and private). The Project methodology included site visits, interviews in person and telephone, administration of an electronic survey for key stakeholders, and conducting stakeholder workshops, focus groups and presentations.