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:
Define your implementation scope and timeline.
Engage stakeholders across your organisation.
Coordinate with WMDA’s technical and operational teams for onboarding.
Start small - pilot the integration before full-scale rollout.
Continuously evaluate opportunities to increase automation and efficiency.
For support or to schedule an onboarding consultation, contact: support@wmda.info