Match-Connect offers a transformative way to connect with the global donor ecosystem through automation, real-time data access, and streamlined collaboration and communication. Before implementation, it’s important to take a holistic look at your organisation’s structure, resources, and strategic goals.

Are You Ready for Match-Connect?

Begin by assessing your organisation's readiness. Your answers will inform the scope, timeline, and requirements of your Match-Connect implementation plan.

A Holistic Approach

Successful implementation goes beyond IT - it requires coordination across teams, alignment with business processes, and compliance with data governance standards.

Organisational Considerations

What type of organisation are you?

Your role in the transplantation ecosystem will shape how you engage with Match-Connect:

  • Donor registry with patient services - most complex implementation!

  • Donor registry only

  • Download registry

  • Cord Blood Bank (CBB)

  • Collection Centre

  • Transplant Centre (TC)
  • HLA Laboratory

Regulatory Considerations

  • Does your national authority allow cross-border sharing of patient, donor, and CBU data?

  • Are you WMDA certified?

    • If not, are you prepared to complete the Data Security & Privacy Questionnaire for SPC review?

    • Have you signed the WMDA Data Use and Transmission Agreement?

  • How frequently do you currently upload donor/CBU data to WMDA?

    • Are you ready to begin daily uploads?

Operational Considerations

Download Registries

  • Do you still need a full copy of the WMDA global database, or will on-demand access via Match-Connect suffice?

Matching Algorithm

  • Do you currently use a local or licensed algorithm?

  • Will you continue using it or switch to WMDA-provided algorithms (WMDA + ATLAS)?

Process Automation Opportunities

  • Streamline patient data flow from labs to WMDA Search & Match

  • Automatically trigger search processes and receive results

  • Set and apply default search preferences

  • Reduce manual data handling and associated costs

  • Implement a "1 Search" model - one coordinated, comprehensive search instead of multiple fragmented ones

IT Considerations

System Compatibility

  • Does your local system support API-based integration?

    • Proprietary software

    • Prometheus

    • Hospital system

    • Governmental system

IT Resources

  • Do you have access to software developers?

    • Internal development team

    • Internal desktop support only

    • External development partner

    • External desktop support only

EMDIS Members

  • Can you maintain EMDIS connections while integrating Match-Connect?

  • How long is this dual-operation sustainable - for both your team and WMDA?

Next Steps

Once you’ve assessed your readiness across these domains:

  1. Define your implementation scope and timeline.

  2. Engage stakeholders across your organisation.

  3. Coordinate with WMDA’s technical and operational teams for onboarding.

  4. Start small - pilot the integration before full-scale rollout.

  5. Continuously evaluate opportunities to increase automation and efficiency.

For support or to schedule an onboarding consultation, contact: support@wmda.info