Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) recommendations for establishing a hematopoietic cell transplantation program (Part I): Minimum requirements and beyond

Publication date: Available online 20 August 2019Source: Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell TherapyAuthor(s): Marcelo C. Pasquini, Alok Srivastava, Syed Osman Ahmed, Mahmoud Aljurf, Yoshiko Atsuta, Carol Doleysh, Sebastian Galeano, Eliane Gluckman, Hildegard Greinix, Gregory Hale, Parameswaran Hari, Shahrukh K. Hashmi, Naynesh Kamani, Mary J. Laughlin, Dietger Niederwieser, Adriana Seber, Jeffrey Szer, John A. Snowden, Koen Van Biesen, Paula WatryAbstractHematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a highly complex procedure that requires a dedicated multidisciplinary team to optimize its safety. In addition, institutions may have different needs regarding indications based on regional disease prevalence or may have an interest in developing specialized services. Yet, structured recommendations are not commonly available. Here, the Transplant Center and Recipient Issues Standing Committee for the Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) organized a structured review of all pertinent elements to establish a transplant program. First, we solicited components from committee members and grouped them in domains (infrastructure, staff, cell processing laboratory, blood banking, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, HLA testing, ancillary services and quality). Subsequently, reviewers scored all elements on a 7-point scale, from an absolute requirement (score of 1) to not required (score of 7). An independent group of five experienced transplant physicians reviewed the...
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research