Policy changes: All organs
Implementation notice: Standardize six-minute walk for lung allocation
New policy requirement in effect that requires lung transplant programs to perform an oxygen titration test ahead of initial the six-minute walk test.
Pre-implementation notice: Standardize six-minute walk for lung allocation
A new policy requirement is going in effect that will require lung transplant programs to perform an oxygen titration test ahead of the initial six-minute walk test.
Transplant programs, OPOs must specify second Patient Safety Contact as of July 25
The secondary contact will be notified if the primary cannot be reached.
Find information about OPTN policy and bylaws changes approved at OPTN Board of Directors meetings, including implementation dates and any actions you need to take.
System changes
System notices explain changes to UNetSM
Liver treatment options added for HCC exception candidates
Additional diagnosis code changes to be implemented in a later phase.
Offer Filters for liver and heart now available
Offer Filters adds data-driven, multi-criteria filters to organ offers at a program level.
New enhancements added to DonorNet
The enhancements give users quicker access to member contact information and more visibility of the most recent donor record update.
Liver and intestine
Read more about liver and intestine policy. Or visit toolkits.
Heart and lung
Visit toolkits.
Kidney and pancreas
Read more about kidney and pancreas policy. Or visit toolkits.
VCA
Visit Vascularized Composite Allograft toolkit.
OPTN Board of Directors updates
Stay up to date on the latest news from the OPTN Board of Directors meetings.