118 STAT. 588 PUBLIC LAW 108–216—APR. 5, 2004 ‘‘(3) ensure that scientific evidence of the research and other activities undertaken under this section is readily acces sible by the organ procurement workforce; and ‘‘(4) work in coordination with the appropriate professional societies as well as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and other organ procurement and transplantation organizations to develop evidence and promote the adoption of such proven practices. ‘‘(c) RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATION.—The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as appropriate, shall provide support for research and dissemination of findings, to— ‘‘(1) develop a uniform clinical vocabulary for organ recovery; ‘‘(2) apply information technology and telecommunications to support the clinical operations of organ procurement organizations; ‘‘(3) enhance the skill levels of the organ procurement workforce in undertaking quality improvement activities; and ‘‘(4) assess specific organ recovery, preservation, and transportation technologies. ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.’’. SEC. 6. REPORT RELATING TO ORGAN DONATION AND THE RECOVERY, PRESERVATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ORGANS. Part H of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 377C, as added by section 5, the following: ‘‘SEC. 377D. REPORT RELATING TO ORGAN DONATION AND THE RECOVERY, PRESERVATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ORGANS. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 31, 2005, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the appro priate committees of Congress on the activities of the Department carried out pursuant to this part, including an evaluation describing the extent to which the activities have affected the rate of organ donation and recovery. ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.—To the extent practicable, each report submitted under subsection (a) shall— ‘‘(1) evaluate the effectiveness of activities, identify effective activities, and disseminate such findings with respect to organ donation and recovery; ‘‘(2) assess organ donation and recovery activities that are recently completed, ongoing, or planned; and ‘‘(3) evaluate progress on the implementation of the plan required under subsection (c)(5). ‘‘(c) INITIAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS.—The initial report under subsection (a) shall include the following: ‘‘(1) An evaluation of the organ donation practices of organ procurement organizations, States, other countries, and other appropriate organizations including an examination across all populations, including those with low organ donation rates, of— ‘‘(A) existing barriers to organ donation; and Deadline. 42 USC 274f–4.
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