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CPRA >98% form for highly sensitized candidates removed

CPRA >98% form for highly sensitized candidates removed

May 2, 2024 | Histocompatibility, News, UNet℠ system changes

All candidates with a CPRA above 98% continue to be prioritized on the match appropriately.

CPRA >98% form for highly sensitized candidates removed

Coming soon: CPRA >98% form removal for highly sensitized candidates

Apr 23, 2024 | Histocompatibility, News, UNet℠ system changes

Transplant hospitals will no longer be required to obtain signatures and update candidate registrations when a candidate’s CPRA is above 98%. There are no changes needed for OPOs. 

CPRA >98% form for highly sensitized candidates removed

Member actions required: data collection and VCA implementation

Aug 31, 2023 | Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNet℠ system changes, VCA

Patient care will not be impacted during this time.

UNOS researchers present studies at 2023 American Transplant Congress

UNOS researchers present studies at 2023 American Transplant Congress

Aug 18, 2023 | Education, Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Research, Transplant hospital

Twenty-two UNOS staff members presented research from 42 studies at the 2023 American Transplant Congress, addressing topics including social determinants of health, offer-acceptance practices, and the impacts of allocation-policy changes.

Now in effect: Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting

Now in effect: Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting

Aug 1, 2023 | Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

These changes were approved by the OPTN Board of Directors at their June 26, 2023 meeting.

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Patient, Patient safety, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

The OPTN is offering 14 items for review.

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