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Project

Tissue Chain Optimization Program

In the Tissue Chain Optimization program, we work together with partners on a future-proof design of the chain.

Developments
Goal
Collaboration
Approach

The tissue chain is in constant motion. Innovation is necessary to continue guaranteeing the quality and accessibility of care.

That is why the Tissue Chain Optimization program was started. Below are 3 important developments that require further optimization of the chain.

Developments

Keeping care affordable

There is an increase in the number of tissue donors. This is good news, but it also leads to an increase in costs. And those must remain manageable.

Quality expectations

Quality care for patients waiting for a transplant is important. Surgeons ask for high-quality tissue, tailored to specific wishes and applications. At the same time, demand is rising. This makes it challenging to structurally meet these expectations.

Complexity in waiting list management

Managing waiting lists remains challenging. On the one hand, supply is not always sufficient for demand. On the other hand, demand is also influenced by external factors, such as limited operating room capacity. This creates a mismatch between supply and demand that is not solely due to supply, which makes waiting list management complex.

What is the goal?

In 3 years, the processes in the tissue chain will be efficiently organized and well-aligned. We work flexibly, focus on quality, and evaluate continuously.

We keep healthcare costs manageable and realize the best possible outcomes for recipients of donor tissue, with appreciation for donors and their loved ones. This is how we work value-driven: the value for the recipient is always central to our choices and improvements.

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What do we want to achieve?

  1. Optimization of processes within the chain for maximum efficiency and value.
  2. Continuous evaluation and improvement.
  3. Stimulating innovation and value-driven care.
  4. Strengthened collaboration, transparency, and knowledge sharing.
  5. Sustainable employability and employee development.
  6. Working smarter with technology.
  7. Smarter management and use of data and information.

Collaboration

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport has asked the NTS to implement and coordinate this program. We are doing this in close collaboration with our partners:

  • Weefsel Uitname Organisatie Nederland (WUON)
  • Amnitrans EyeBank Rotterdam (AER)
  • ETB-BISLIFE: Multi Tissue Center
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Approach and planning

The program runs from 2025 through 2028.

It builds on previous and ongoing efforts to make the tissue chain future-proof.

 

Consultation with various people.

Steps in brief

1. Mapping the current situation

  • Data analysis, practical experiences, and input from partners.
  • This provides insight into bottlenecks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

2. Outline of the future vision

  • We form a picture of the desired situation and test this with collaborative partners.
  • This future vision forms the basis for targeted choices and follow-up steps.

3. Projects and line activities

With this future vision in mind, we start projects and line activities that together contribute to the program's goal.