EBAA 2023 Statistical Report: Understanding the Data

The 2023 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released in April 2024 and there will be a lot to discuss! Join us to learn more about the report and what the data may indicate about future trends. Brian Philippy, Member of the Statistical Report Committee will discuss the report and highlight important data and trends.

The session includes:

Highlights of the EBAA 2023 Statistical Report on Eye Banking (released April 2024)
Analysis of the data
Trends in tissue utilization, surgical indications, donation, tissue procurement, and distribution
Information on how to use the report to benchmark your organization

Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking!

Members only. CEUs: .5

Note: Access the 2023 Eye Banking Statistical Infographic for highlights from the report. Members have complimentary access to the EBAA Statistical Report in the Members Section of the EBAA website. Non-members are able to purchase a copy!

Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT

Director of Business Development

Lions Gift of Sight

Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT, works for Lions Gift of Sight in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Brian started eye banking in 1997 at the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank (now Lions Gift of Sight), beginning as a Lab Attendant, then Procurement Technician, Distribution Coordinator, Donor Coordinator, then Lab Manager. In 2005, Brian became the Technical & Quality Assurance Director in Norfolk, then later the Director of Transplant & Research. Brian also served as a Consultant and Director at Vision Share, concurrent with time served in Norfolk. Earning CEBT in 2003, Brian began an extensive EBAA committee service history in 2006.

Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC (Moderator)

Director of Regulations and Standards

Eye Bank Association of America

Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC, is the Director of Regulations and Standards for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She oversees the EBAA Accreditation program, Medical Standards process and serves as their regulatory liaison. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Microbiology from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). She was responsible for directing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs and personnel in major tertiary hospital and ambulatory care settings. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).