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Coming soon: changes to liver-kidney nautical mile threshold

Coming soon: changes to liver-kidney nautical mile threshold

Aug 31, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, Liver/intestine, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNet℠ system changes

The simultaneous liver-kidney (SLK) allocation required share will change from 250 nautical miles to 500 nautical miles for eligible adult candidates.

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.

UNOS researchers present studies at 2023 American Transplant Congress

An important message from the MPSC on reducing risk and ensuring patient safety

Jul 7, 2023 | News, OPO, Patient safety, Transplant hospital

The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with OPTN members.

TransNet no longer supported on Android devices

TransNet no longer supported on Android devices

Jun 30, 2023 | OPO, UNet℠ system changes

Effective today, June 30, TransNetSM is no longer supported on Android devices. All TransNet users should use Apple iOS devices to package and label organs. 

Now in effect: Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting

Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting

Jun 30, 2023 | Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting to be implemented following policy changes approved by the OPTN Board of Directors.

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