Table 4.

Mitigating procurement measures during the pandemic

Streamlined retrieval teams deployed for each procurement and use of multiple vehicles to abide by distancing requirements

Local procurement arrangements to obviate border crossing or long-distance travel

Up front clarification on donor sites’ hospital and OR restrictions and protocols

Consistent emphasis on personal protective measures

Facilitated access to rapid staff COVID testing before and after retrieval

Back-up on-call roster to ensure availability in case of staff “sidelining”

Monitoring staff well-being and providing accessible mental health resources

OR, operating room.