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SRTR data review period for program-specific reports now open, deadline extended until May 31
The data review period deadline has been extended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 updates: April 1, 2020
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
COVID-19-related cause of death option now available for transplant recipients and candidates
New code will allow for better assessment of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplant candidates and recipients.
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Key takeaways for busy transplant professionals
2019: Record-setting year for living donation
Education has become an essential tool transplant programs are using to increase understanding and awareness of the procedure.
Is natural language processing useful in predicting organ acceptance?
UNOS data scientists explore donor admission text to help understand and predict how kidney acceptance decisions are made
CARE tool visualizes organ acceptance and refusal
Center Acceptance and Refusal Evaluation (CARE) Report allows transplant centers to see all of the offers they accept as well as all those they refuse.
Policy changes
Actions address transplant candidate data reporting, candidate inactivation related to COVID-19
Effective immediately, new policy language is in effect regarding data submission requirements for transplant candidates in cases where data collection is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
System notice: Clarification of pre-existing liver disease implemented March 1
Clarification addresses how candidates with prior liver disease may be listed for an urgent repeat transplant.
System notice: Access for urgent liver candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico implemented Feb. 18
The variance will improve timely access to donors for liver candidates listed as Status 1A, Status 1B, or with a MELD or PELD score of 37 or higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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COVID-19: Organ Donation and Transplant Town Hall Webinar
Organ donation and transplant professionals from around the world convened on March 23 in a town hall webinar aimed at helping health care professionals navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 health crisis. Watch to learn more.
STORIES OF HOPE
National Donate Life Month
UNOS’ mission to unite and strengthen the donation and transplant community to save lives is unchanged by COVID-19. Without leaving home, you can raise awareness, and help save lives by joining our campaign throughout April.