Learning from lessons on applying information technology in organ transplant: a stepping stone to achieve Electronic Health Record meaningful use

organ procurement organization (OPO) using a electronic clinical decision support system (CDSS) (1).
The paper reports on the evaluation of a home-grown CDSS and how it worked as an effective tool
for implementation of a recognized best practice in the organ donation process i.e. timely referral of
potential organ donors to an OPO. This is very valuable because effective management of scarce
resources of deceased donors can provide ample opportunities for saving lives of potential