New kidney and pancreas transplant allocation policies in effect
Projected to increase equity in access for candidates nationwide
Notice of implementation: Removal of DSA and region from kidney and pancreas allocation
Changes to released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates.
March 15 policy implementation: Removal of DSA from kidney and pancreas allocation
New distance-based approach includes changes to released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates and allocation of organs recovered in Alaska.
Policies implemented to align with PHS guideline
Resource toolkit, webinar recording, and instructions for cases in progress at implementation
Preview available for OPOs: Expedited Liver Placement tools
The test site will be available from Tuesday, March 9 through Friday, March 12
Expedited Liver Placement policy implementation begins March 25, 2021
Guidance for organ procurement organizations and transplant centers surrounding expedited placement of deceased donor livers