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This webinar will address the crucial timeline from donor recovery through the processing of musculo-skeletal and dermal tissues. We will discuss relevant considerations in logistics, time frames for processing, and a general overview of what happens to turn donor gifts into their transplantable forms.

Excellent customer service provided to hospitals and funeral homes can benefit not just the tissue procurement agencies and their partners, but extend beyond to donors and donor families. This webinar will discuss proven strategies and methods to improve and strengthen relationships between tissue organizations and their various partners.

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As live donor medical charts are reviewed, certain birth tissue diseases may be encountered. This talk includes a brief introduction to the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord. Subsequently, the more common birth tissue abnormalities found in the medical charts will be discussed. The presentation will include many visual images, which are necessary to describe the birth tissue pathology. Donor eligibility and product suitability will be easier to determine with this enhanced knowledge of birth tissue pathology.

In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations must be proactive in their approach to succession planning and talent management. This webinar will address the critical need for succession planning, explore various approaches, and provide strategies for effective communication. Additionally, we'll discuss how current workplace challenges and employee expectations present opportunities to integrate key components of talent and retention strategies, leverage an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and foster a thriving organizational culture.

This webinar will explore some of the challenges in starting a Non-Traditional referral program from the ground up. We will discuss possible roadblocks as well as opportunities for success.

Caregiving, healthcare, and helping professions—including tissue banking—repeated exposure to others' suffering and trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, which when left unaddressed can develop into vicarious trauma and associated mental health concerns. This second webinar in this series, explores the definition and key components of vicarious trauma, its connection to other mental health concerns, impact on job performance, and its effects on overall well-being and worldview. Participants will gain insights from expert speakers on recognizing and managing vicarious trauma and the associated disorders, focusing on preserving individual well-being and job performance. The session will also cover organizational support strategies and practical steps to build resilience, ensure high-quality care, and sustain the passion for helping others.

In this webinar, we will review the recent work completed and published by AATB in the evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 on donor tissues. This study was aimed at evaluating the risk for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through allogeneic human tissue transplantation, assessing an array of human tissue types.

Recognizing that the 15th edition of Standards for Tissue Banking is expected to be published soon and that it may require accredited tissue establishments to make significant changes to their quality systems, the Quality Council has led the development of a document that provides general guidance on how organizations might manage such changes. Join this webinar to learn more about this tool and how it might be applied to quality systems changes necessitated by the 15th edition.

AATB is thrilled to bring you the fourth installment of our webinar series “Back to Basics Mini-Series: From Referral to Recipient”. This session, entitled Tissue Recovery Essentials, covers critical techniques and best practices for recovering musculoskeletal and skin tissues, providing you with the foundational knowledge needed for excellence in the field. The Back to Basics Mini-Series is an informative overview of key concepts all along the tissue donation continuum with a focus on answering the question, “why do we do what we do?”

Join this webinar for a guided tour through the new 15th edition, including an orientation to the redesigned framework, review of revisions to ambient temperature labeling, and highlights of changes to donor eligibility criteria as communicated in Bulletin 24-5.

Calling all leaders, mentors, preceptors, and trainers! In the midst of remote and in person work are you searching for ways to keep your team engaged? Are you losing steam on ways to cultivate team dynamics with such bumps in the road like scheduling concerns, staff turnover, and burnout? Join us as we explore ways to navigate these challenges and the important collaboration of your leadership and training teams to accomplish the goal of engagement!

Join us on August 7, 2024, for the AATB & AMAT webinar "Intersectional Identities and Why it Matters." Many diversity training programs focus on individual aspects of identity, but how do we create space for the multitude of identities that define us? This webinar aims to build awareness about the significance of intersectional identities and how they shape our connections, experiences, and challenges. Learn how embracing multiple identities impacts our employees and the communities we serve. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and foster inclusivity.

In caregiving, healthcare, and helping professions—including tissue banking—repeated exposure to others' suffering and trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, which can impact job performance, increase burnout risk, and strain personal relationships. This webinar explores the definition and key components of compassion fatigue, its connection to vicarious trauma, and its effects on overall well-being and worldview. Participants will gain insights from expert speakers on recognizing and managing compassion fatigue, focusing on preserving individual well-being and job performance. The session will also cover organizational support strategies and practical steps to build resilience, ensure high-quality care, and sustain the passion for helping others.

This webinar will provide information about the ins and outs of the approval mechanisms through the FDA for those human tissue products that are regulated as biological drugs or medical devices. The presentation will be provided by individuals who have experienced the trials and tribulations of seeking FDA approval via IND/BLA or PMA/510(k) for these types of HCT/Ps.

This webinar will delve into strategies for identifying employee morale issues and how these can hinder performance and employee retention and discuss how two NADOs approached their problems including starting employee engagement committees, how they were effective, and lessons learned to improve upon future opportunities.

Join us on May 22, for an exclusive update on the Standards Rebuild Project. Gain insights directly from the coordinators of the program as they discuss the latest developments, including the release of the draft 15th edition for Council comment. Learn about the trajectory for the 15th edition and discover related program activities, including the resources AATB plans to provide to aid in the transition from the 14th edition. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and participate in an open Q&A session to address any queries you may have.

Embark on a journey of discovery with our third installment of the Back to Basics Mini-Series: “AOC/Case Management,” taking place on May 15. Delve into the crucial stage between the DRAI and tissue recovery, unraveling the intricate steps involved. Explore the necessity of communication with the processor and consultation with AOC and ponder whether an additional DRAI or medical record review is required before granting approval to the recovery team. Join us as we navigate this pivotal phase in the process, shedding light on essential considerations and best practices. Don't miss out on this enlightening webinar—register now and enhance your understanding of AOC/Case Management in tissue recovery.

Join us on April 3 for "Celebrating Generosity: Exploring Diverse Approaches to Honoring Donors," where we'll explore the myriad ways organizations honor and celebrate the selfless act of tissue donation. This captivating webinar brings together three speakers from different organizations to share their unique perspectives and experiences in commemorating tissue donors. Don't miss out—reserve your spot today and join us in honoring those who have given the gift of life.

This webinar will provide an overview of two important sterilization methods used for Human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps). This includes an introduction to the technology, feasibility and applications, and considerations for their use and adoption.

This webinar will provide overview of the auto-referral interface between MDI Log and several OPO call centers; its development and success.

Seven million Americans are living with a chronic wound from diabetes, heart disease or vascular disorders. Amnion grafts are used as an advanced treatments to improve healing of these wounds. Dr. Frazer will discuss how amnion grafts are used in his practice to restore movement and mobility with lower limb wounds.

The use of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in DCD donation, while common in Europe, is recently becoming a strategy to increase organ utilization and transplant outcomes in the US. NRP enables an in situ functional assessment of organs following donor circulatory death to give transplant centers to confidence to accept those organs for their patients. Experience with NRP also shows recipient outcomes are improved compared to organs from DCD donors by the standard rapid recovery procedures.

In today's diverse workplaces, fostering an environment of understanding and inclusivity is paramount. This webinar will delve into effective strategies for supporting LGBTQIA+ staff members, emphasizing the importance of communication and creating a safe and inclusive workspace. Discover best practices for education, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging for all employees. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your organization's culture and create a more thoughtful and inclusive workplace. Register now to join the conversation!

Delve into Buddhist cultural practices and celebrations surrounding donation, and explore death practices within Buddhist communities. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and compassion. Register now and be a part of this transformative conversation!

Dive into the forefront of wound care management with our upcoming webinar, "Amnion Graft Usage in Lower Limb Wound Care," scheduled for April 10. Explore the application of amniotic grafts in treating lower limb wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Gain insights into the contributions of amniotic allografts to wound healing, understand the intricate roles of growth factors and signaling proteins, and delve into the clinical outcomes of amniotic allograft treatments. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and skills in wound care

Join us on April 17, for the second installment of AATB's webinar mini-series, "Back to Basics: From Referral to Recipient." Delve into the essential steps of the tissue donation continuum as we explore the critical processes of approaching families, facilitating authorization discussions, and completing the Donor Risk Assessment. Led by industry experts, this webinar provides an informative overview of key concepts, including AATB standards and practical examples, while offering insights into the rationale behind the UDRAI. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and enhance your understanding of the tissue donation process.

This webinar will offer insights into the profound impact of tissue donation on the lives of both donor families and recipients.

In this webinar, members of AATB Quality Council and staff will introduce the newly released Educational Resource Tool on Quality Agreements. Join them to hear how and why this tool was developed, how to use it, and how it can help your organization improve relationships with your suppliers and other partners.