Labs are reminded to give UNOS a copy of their written agreement with transplant hospitals; new bylaws tell you specifically what to include
Check to see if your written agreement contains all the required elements.
Attn: OPOs and all organ recovery teams–Important recall notice
UNOS was alerted through the Patient Safety portal that 17 specific lots of irrigation sets manufactured by Baxter Healthcare are subject to a voluntarily recall issued January 14, 2015. These sets are commonly used during lung recoveries but may also be used by... UNOS forms Department of Member Quality
UNOS has established a Department of Member Quality, combining the previously separate departments of Evaluation & Quality and Membership. This action will enhance efficiency of operations, as both functions provide key support to the membership of UNOS and to... Reminder: register all candidates before transplant, including those receiving living donor organs
Policy change in place as of September 1, 2014.
OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors approves policies regarding living donor evaluation and consent, donor disease risk assessment
The approved policies ensure thorough and consistent processes are used in the medical evaluation and informed consent process for living organ donors.