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Innovative electronic labeling and packaging solution spreads across OPOs

Jan 7, 2015 | News, OPO

TransNet, a service of the OPTN, is an innovative new system that uses barcode scanning technology at the point of organ recovery to help label, package and track organs and other biologic materials being shipped for transplantation.

The importance of managing critically ill or dying patients

Nov 6, 2014 | News, OPO

Training video for EMTs, intensivists, others involved in the donation process A concise and informative online training video—designed especially to reach important but frequently forgotten partners in the donation process—now is available. Developed by the Organ...

OPTN members will now receive site survey information by secure email

Oct 15, 2014 | News, OPO

UNOS is changing the way it distributes information to members related to routine site survey visits.

2013 PHS Guideline resource document available for transplant centers and OPOs

Feb 26, 2014 | News, OPO, Transplant hospital

As of Feb. 1, 2014, OPOs must use the 2013 PHS Guideline for evaluating behavioral risks related to disease transmission in living and deceased donors. The guideline includes a list of observed or behavioral risk factors that must be addressed when performing...

New effective date for revised OPTN ‘imminent and eligible death data definitions’

Nov 14, 2013 | News, OPO

The revised definitions will take effect January 1, 2015 to allow for sufficient OPO education.

UNOS applauds Congressional passage of HOPE Act

Nov 13, 2013 | News, OPO

Learn more about the congressional study that will explore allowing transplantable organs from HIV-positive donors to be used for HIV-positive candidates.

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Innovative electronic labeling and packaging solution spreads across OPOs

The importance of managing critically ill or dying patients

OPTN members will now receive site survey information by secure email

2013 PHS Guideline resource document available for transplant centers and OPOs

New effective date for revised OPTN ‘imminent and eligible death data definitions’

UNOS applauds Congressional passage of HOPE Act

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