Implementation of kidney and pancreas policies
Expected date of implementation is March 14, 2021.
Public comment open from Jan. 21 through Mar. 23 2021
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is offering six proposals, two requests for feedback, and one white paper for public comment.
New OPTN policies to align with updated U.S. Public Health Service Guideline
OPTN policy, and related programming, will soon align with 2020 U.S. Public Health Service Guideline for assessing solid organ donors and monitoring transplant recipients for HIV, HBV, and HCV.
Implementation notice: Pediatric transplant hospital bylaws now in effect
New pediatric membership requirements promote transplant recipient safety.
Kidney and pancreas allocation changes postponed
Current policies to remain in effect.
Updated labels and viral detection results will align with new OPTN policy and U.S. Public Health Service guidelines
OPTN policy will soon align with the updated U.S. Public Health Service guidelines regarding donor screening for bloodborne disease transmission.