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The criteria used to determine acceptance by the Virginia State Anatomical Program (VSAP) is based on our ability to place a donor with one of VSAP's\u00a0participating programs.<\/p>\n

Acceptance is based on three factors which include authorization, condition of potential donor after death, and reporting of the death of the potential donor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*VSAP does not accept Unclaimed Individuals. Please contact your local sheriff's department to report all deaths that fall under this jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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  • Proper authorization is needed by the legal next of kin or by the person with legal rights for disposition (designee, executor, etc). If the legal next of kin or person with right of disposition opposes the donation, it will not occur.<\/li>\n
  • If the authorizing party is not the legal next of kin, proper documentation must be presented prior to acceptance. This documentation must be faxed or emailed to VSAP immediately upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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    The following conditions would make a body unsuitable for donation to VSAP:<\/p>\n

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    • Severe Obesity \u2013 referring to an individual whose Body Mass Index is greater than 28-30% (dependent upon body structure)<\/li>\n
    • Infectious or contagious diseases such as C-Diff, MRSA, VRE, HIV\/AIDS, hepatitis B or C, syphilis, or any prion diseases<\/li>\n
    • Jaundice if related to a contagious disease such as hepatitis B or C<\/li>\n
    • The body has been autopsied, mutilated or decomposed<\/li>\n
    • Removal of organs and tissues after death for transplant<\/li>\n
    • Stage 3 or above decubitus ulcers or infected wounds<\/li>\n
    • Donors who are not refrigerated within 4 hours of death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The following conditions will be considered and acceptability determined on the severity of the condition and current need of user programs:<\/p>\n

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      • Amputations (whole limbs)<\/li>\n
      • Unhealed\/open wounds or recent surgeries<\/li>\n
      • General edema or ascites<\/li>\n
      • Contractures of the appendages or the spine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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        Reporting of the Death of the Potential Donor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • The report of the potential donor\u2019s death must occur immediately upon the potential donor's death.<\/li>\n
        • The potential donor must be placed within refrigeration within 4 hours of death.<\/li>\n
        • Last seen alive time must not be more than 4 hours from time discovered.<\/li>\n
        • Healthcare and information pertaining to determining donor acceptance is time sensitive and must be provided to VSAP staff upon request.<\/li>\n
        • Authorization from next of kin or responsible party is time sensitive and must be provided to VSAP staff upon request.<\/li>\n
        • VSAP strives to have accepted donors in our care within 24 hours of their death. Delays in providing any of the above listed statements can result in the deferral of the potential donor. The next of kin or authorized agent will be required to make alternate arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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          Not all potential donors are accepted. Registration does not guarantee acceptance. VSAP encourages all potential donors to consult with their next of kin to develop an alternate plan in case donation is not accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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