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Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect Sept. 23

Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect Sept. 23

Sep 9, 2020 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

Calculations are updated twice each year.

VCA programs to reapply to OPTN ahead of upcoming changes to bylaws and policy

VCA programs to reapply to OPTN ahead of upcoming changes to bylaws and policy

Sep 1, 2020 | News, Policy changes, VCA

Programs to have 120 days to submit applications, application release date being finalized.

Special public comment period begins Aug. 31 for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses

Special public comment period begins Aug. 31 for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses

Aug 31, 2020 | Policy changes

To help track future transplant candidates, the OPTN Lung Transplantation Committee proposes to establish diagnoses for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary fibrosis relating to COVID-19.

NLRB HCC extension automatic approval to take effect Sept. 10

NLRB HCC extension automatic approval to take effect Sept. 10

Aug 24, 2020 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes

On Sept. 10, an NLRB enhancement will allow automatic system approval of an exception extension request for any candidate meeting standardized criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma.

NLRB HCC extension automatic approval to take effect Sept. 10

Policy implementation notice: National Liver Review Board enhancements effective August 4

Aug 5, 2020 | Liver/intestine, News, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

Review these NLRB enhancements, implemented on Aug. 4, to determine any impact on your clinical practice.

Public comment open from Aug. 4 through Oct.1

Public comment open from Aug. 4 through Oct.1

Aug 4, 2020 | News, Policy changes

Public comment is a critical forum for national discussion on organ transplant policy. Add your voice and help us spread the word.

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Implementation notice: Required reporting of certain patient safety events now in effect

A new policy is now in effect that requires members to report certain patient safety events within 72 hours of becoming aware of the event.

Special comment period for Expedited Placement Variance

The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) plans to release a series of proposed policies for public comment next month. Currently, OPTN seeks feedback on the “Expedited Placement Variance.” The special public comment period for the variance will begin December 21 and end January 21, 2024. To read the full proposal and offer comments, click here.

Deceased kidney donors recovered increase six-months post-implementation minimum donor criteria for kidney biopsies

Early data shows a six percent increase of deceased kidney donors recovered in the post-policy era compared to the pre-policy era.

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