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Embracing new ideas to increase DCD donation

Embracing new ideas to increase DCD donation

Oct 10, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Improvement, Improvement feature, News, OPO

One year later, three participants share their perspectives on the benefits of the collaborative learning experience.

Learning Congress planned for OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative

Learning Congress planned for OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative

Sep 14, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Heart/lung, News, Transplant hospital

The Sept. Learning Congress, open to all adult lung programs, will mark the conclusion of eight-month collaborative focused on increasing DCD lung transplantation.

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.

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

Public comment now open through March 15

Jan 19, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, News, Policy changes

The winter 2023 public comment cycle opened Jan. 19 and closes March 15.

Learning Congress planned for OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative

National collaborative focusing on organ offer acceptance to launch at the end of January 2023

Jan 17, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Heart/lung, Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News

More than 80 transplant programs are participating in the project; a virtual option for the in-person kickoff event is available to the entire community.

Learning Congress planned for OPTN DCD Lung Transplant Collaborative

UNOS using a collaborative improvement model to increase DCD lung transplantation

Dec 14, 2022 | Collaborative improvement, Heart/lung, News

29 lung transplant programs are participating in the project.

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