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Dec. 15 implementation date set for changes to kidney, pancreas allocation

Dec. 15 implementation date set for changes to kidney, pancreas allocation

Oct 20, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

Professional education for removal of DSA and region, released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates will be available in November.

Preview available for OPOs: New kidney and pancreas distribution match lists

Preview available for OPOs: New kidney and pancreas distribution match lists

Oct 14, 2020 | News, OPO, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes

The test site will be available from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 13.

Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year

Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year

Sep 11, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Policy changes

Professional resource pages now accessible on OPTN website.

Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27

Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27

Aug 27, 2020 | Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, UNet℠ system changes

UNOS will pilot phase II of a project that allows kidney transplant programs to bypass single kidney donor offers they do not want to receive using filters.

COVID Collaborative webinar: COVID-19: Past, present and future OPO operations

COVID Collaborative webinar: COVID-19: Past, present and future OPO operations

Jun 4, 2020 | COVID19, News, OPO, Transplant hospital

Register now to learn how four OPOs are addressing operational responses to the pandemic.

Getting to organ offer acceptance faster: A Q&A with Rob McTier

Getting to organ offer acceptance faster: A Q&A with Rob McTier

May 4, 2020 | News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNet℠ system changes

Phase II of the offer filters pilot project will start later this year.

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Transplant programs, OPOs must specify second Patient Safety Contact as of July 25

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