Community update: Policy development based on continuous distribution
Board of Directors President Matthew Cooper, M.D., provided the following update to UNOS members on August 6, 2021.
Speaker series explores equity in access to transplant
Join us Aug. 26 as our panelists discuss the social and racial factors that can cause disparity in organ transplantation
Infectious disease testing resource documents for deceased and living donors now available
These resources can help improve the understanding of and compliance with OPTN living and deceased donor infectious disease testing requirements
Policies implemented to align with PHS guideline: Living Donor Specimen Storage, Informed Consent
Resources and information about elements of the policy change implemented on June 1, 2021. New elements address living donor transplants.
Call for TMF abstracts 2022
The UNOS Transplant Management Forum Planning Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2022 forum in Phoenix, Arizona.
New expedited liver placement policy prevents discards
UNOS launches new policy establishing a clear process for the expedited placement of deceased donor whole livers due to late turndowns.
