iTransplant streamlines deceased donor organ donation in Saskatchewan

A new system for managing organ donations from deceased donors recently went live in Saskatchewan. iTransplant makes the entire process more straightforward and efficient.

Life-saving logistics

Organ donation is an essential pillar of the health system. While Saskatchewan's organ donor registry means more donations find transplant patients, getting everything lined up still poses many challenges. Traditional paper-based organ donation systems are inefficient and increase the risk of transcription error.

Deceased organ donation is even more complex, as it requires rapid planning and co-ordination, and occurs in a much tighter timeline compared to living organ donation – from consent to acquiring the organ, deceased donor donation happens within 48 to 72 hours. That's why systems like iTransplant, which launched in Saskatchewan at the end of March, are so important. Its improved processes lighten the load to support grieving families.

Seeing it through

Making organ transplants more efficient relieves significant pressure on a crucial pillar of the overall health system. iTransplant helps teams track and manage organ donation activity and makes it easier to securely share donor offers with other provinces and jurisdictions. By replacing prior processes, this system supports timely co-ordination and more consistent information sharing across donation networks. eHealth provided project management and long-term technical support services for the implementation of iTransplant and continues to maintain backend services that support the sharing of reports and training materials.

iTransplant presents information to providers in a familiar format, making for easier use and safer, more efficient reviews. It works seamlessly and securely with other programs and, since it's all electronic, allows for tracking and statistical analysis.