Table 2.
Characteristics of OPOs assigned to tiers 1, 2, and 3.
| Characteristic | Tier 1 (Most Risk-Averse) | Tier 2 (Moderately Risk-Averse) | Tier 3 (Least Risk-Averse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual lung donor volumea | 100.13 (69.28) | 117.95 (75.39) | 141.81 (92.75) |
| Pursuit Rateb | 91.89% (7.48%) | 97.76% (2.78%) | 97.93% (2.43%) |
| Consent Attainment Rateb | 96.75% (1.04%) | 97.35% (2.08%) | 97.63% (2.14%) |
| Recovery for Transplantation Rateb | 13.47% (5.27%) | 14.05% (3.67%) | 14.68% (4.28%) |
| Transplant Rateb | 96.83% (1.24%) | 95.17% (6.28%) | 97.05% (1.90%) |
a
Overall annual lung donor volume including both ideal and non-ideal lung donors. Represented as the mean (standard deviation) among all OPOs in each group.
b
Restricted to non-ideal lung donors. Represented as the mean (standard deviation) unadjusted rate among all OPOs in each group.