Pre-implementation notice: Extension of HOPE Act participation to all organ types
Participation has previously been limited to kidney and liver transplantation.
Pre-implementation system notice: Reactivation of liver candidates to MELD or PELD score without entering new lab values
Effective May 6, 2020, a transplant program reactivating a liver transplant candidate to a MELD or PELD status in Waitlist will no longer be required to input updated lab values to support the listing.
Actions address transplant candidate data reporting, candidate inactivation related to COVID-19
Effective immediately, new policy language is in effect regarding data submission requirements for transplant candidates in cases where data collection is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
System notice: Clarification of pre-existing liver disease implemented March 1
Clarification addresses how candidates with prior liver disease may be listed for an urgent repeat transplant.
System notice: Access for urgent liver candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico implemented Feb. 18
The variance will improve timely access to donors for liver candidates listed as Status 1A, Status 1B, or with a MELD or PELD score of 37 or higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect Feb. 4, 2020
New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020