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1 You don t want to miss out on the 43rd NATCO Annual Meeting scheduled for August 9-11, 2018, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. Everyone will be gearing up, to engage in sessions focused on the Start to Finish: Together Towards Donation and Transplant Outcomes. Our goal for this meeting is to inspire donation and transplant teams that will drive us into the future as we collaborate and develop improvement processes that will result in more lives saved! Reserve your spot now! NATCO will apply for approximately CEPTC, nursing contact hours for the Annual Meeting. This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Please call the NATCO Executive Offices at 703-483-9820 for more information about contact hours.

2 Please visit for more details on continuing education credits, learning objectives, a full faculty listing, special events and travel. NATCO 43rd Annual Meeting Program Chairs Cecile Aguayo, MBA, BSN, RN Abdominal Transplant Programs Manager U Health University of Utah Holly Thomas, BA, MSSW Hospital Development Coordinator UW Health Julie Bergin, RN, BSN, MHA President and Chief Executive Officer Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Linda Ulerich, RD, LD Registered Dietitian Indiana University Health M. Katherine Dokus, MPH Transplant Quality Manager Assistant Quality Officer University of Rochester Medical Center Erika K. Venniro, PAC Clinical Manager Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Coordinator University of Rochester Medical Center Woody Marshall, BA Director, Hospital Services Intermountain Donor Services Janice F. Whaley, MPH, CPTC, CTBS Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma Board Liaisons: Mary Francois DNP, CNS, CCTC NATCO President Program Director, Heart, Vascular, Thoracic Service Line University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics Timothy J.

3 Snyder-CPTC NATCO Incoming President Advanced Practice Coordinator Gift of Life Donor Program NATCO 43rd Annual Meeting Special Guests Keynote Speaker Robert B. Love, MD Why do we do what we do? Robert B. Love, , is a professor of surgery at Northwestern Hospital. Board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and critical care, Dr. Love s clinical interests include cardiothoracic surgery, valve repair and heart and lung transplantation. His research interests include strategies for reducing complications of immune suppression necessary after organ transplantation, and the use of stem cell-based therapies for the treatment of organ rejection and heart and lung failure. Prior to joining the Northwestern faculty, Dr Love served as professor of surgery, microbiology and immunology, and as the director of lung and heart transplant programs at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.

4 He also established and directed the Van Kampen Cardiothoracic Research Lab in Loyola s department of thoracic surgery. After earning his from Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1982, Dr. Love completed his residency in general surgery and a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Love brings over 20 years of experience in cardiac surgery and heart and lung transplantation. In addition to his surgical experience, Dr. Love has demonstrated a commitment to research, innovation and the advancement of the field of cardiac surgery, publishing more than 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts in academic journals. He also serves as a reviewer for many journals devoted to the fields of cardiac surgery and transplantation. After assisting the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in many roles over the years, he also served as a member of its Board of Directors.

5 In 2011, Dr. Love s contributions to the field of surgery were recognized with a fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons in London. He has been recognized for his work as one of the Best Doctors in the country since 2005 by Best Doctors, Inc., and has been listed in Chicago magazine's Top Docs in 2011 and 2012 Driven2 Save Lives Taylor McLean, Sister of Bryan Clauson Steve Johnson, Indiana Donor Network Donor: Justin Wilson, IndyCar Justin lives on through five people. His family doesn t know who they are or where they are or what their conditions are but knowing his life may have saved or helped others is everything to them. Giving selflessly is what and who he was, and his final gesture proved it. Donor: Bryan Clauson, USAC National Midget Driver "It was not lost on our family as we sat huddled around him, holding his hands, comforting him and each other, saying our last goodbye that five families were also sitting in a hospital room somewhere, comforting their loved one and each other while praying for a miracle that Bryan ultimately delivered for them.

6 We are so proud of our Bryan for making this decision. Track Intent Procurement The Procurement Track encompasses donor management best practices, innovative methods to maximize donation, and enlightening case studies and abstracts. New and experienced procurement coordinators will benefit from attending. Abdominal Transplant The Abdominal Track focuses on increasing efficiency throughout the transplant process with a focus on assessing frailty, COIIN, and various kidney transplant topics. Come learn best practices from programs of all sizes. Hospital Engagement This year s Hospital Engagement Track will focus on several important key areas! They include: Improving relationships with donor hospitals, physician engagement strategies, hospital administrative consent, and increasing referral rates. Please plan on attending the Hospital Engagement Track! Thoracic Transplant This year s Thoracic Track has a heavy focus on managing challenging issues for both pre and post patients.

7 Topics include Evaluation Monitoring Champions, HeartMate3, lung recipient caregivers, and unmasking severe anxiety. Please plan to attend! Family Services Make sure to attend the Family Services Track this year! There will be several interesting topics, all focused on communicating effectively with both families and hospital staff and culture sensitivity. Don t miss out on this great learning opportunity! Transplant Plenary Don't miss the Transplant Track this year. Topics include the effect of Medical Marijuana, physician engagement in transplant quality and staffing models. Don t miss this exciting opportunity! Special Interest The Special Interest Track is an opportunity to learn about additional topics, such as the HOPE Act and professional development strategies. Full meeting agenda is available at Often, if not always, in life and work, the best question to ask is what is possible?

8 Imagine if you had the rare gift of time and resources to solve the inefficiencies within the field of transplantation or within your own organization. We will be offering you an opportunity to do just that! NATCO in collaboration with UNOS will once again bring an Innovation Event to the NATCO Annual meeting in August 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with UNOS staff to solve those data and educational gaps that weigh down your transplant hospital or OPO on a daily basis. Sessions Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:00am 12:00pm Members will meet with development teams to come to a common understanding on the requirements and layout for the projects. Thursday/Friday, August 9-10, 2018 During breaks/lunch Developers continue to work on the projects. We ask that members stop by during breaks/lunch to see progress and answer any questions that the developers may have. Saturday, August 11, 2018 Plenary Session Voting for People s Choice and award presentation.

9 For more information please contact: Tara Taylor We look forward to innovating with you! UNOS Innovation Event Start Your Engines! Satisfy your need for speed with a few laps around the track in a two-seater Indy race car driven by professionals at speeds up to 180 mph. Enjoy dinner in one of the most iconic symbols in all of motorsports, The Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the old brickyard. You don t want to miss this! Event Ticket: $ Tickets need to be purchased for each attendee and each guest. Limited seating available first come first serve. Buses will leave at 5:30pm from the Event Center Drive entrance. Event Sponsored by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday, August 9, 2018 | 6:00 10:00 Awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Best OPO Design Best Hospital/Transplant Center Design Welcome Reception August 8, 2018 | 6:00 7:30 Pinewood Derby Join us for the NATCO Pinewood Derby!

10 Build your own race car! Represent your organization! Official Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Car Building Rules All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race: 1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches. 2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches. 3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. 4. Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately. 5. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. 6. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone. 7. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring. 8. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. 9. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car. Kits are available at local hardware stores, chains such as Home Depot, and Lowes, WalMart, or on the web: Click Here Guidelines for building a fast car can be found here: Click Here Ground Transportation The JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel is thirteen miles (22 minutes) from the Indianapolis International Airport.