Jan 30, 2023 | Heart/lung, News, Policy changes
Transplant programs are encouraged to submit forms by Feb. 23, 2023 to ensure the Lung Review Board has sufficient time to adjudicate cases prior to implementation of lung continuous distribution.
Jan 19, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, News, Policy changes
The winter 2023 public comment cycle opened Jan. 19 and closes March 15.
Jan 6, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes
The changes are intended to improve the efficiency of the OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP), improve clarity around the living donation process and update informed consent for participants in all KPD programs.
Jan 5, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes
Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.
Dec 22, 2022 | News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes, VCA
Audience VCA programs All UNetSM users (for awareness) Implementation date Spring 2023 At-a-glance Allocation of all Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs will be moving into UNet starting in the Spring of 2023. Additional details There is no action needed... Oct 27, 2022 | Equity, Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes
This policy change is intended to more accurately reflect patient sensitization.