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Updated NLRB exception requirements effective Oct. 7
Actions approved by the OPTN Board in December 2020 and June 2021 are included.
Actions approved by the OPTN Board in December 2020 and June 2021 are included.
The changes to the equivalency tables are intended to reflect changes in HLA typing practice and improve organ allocation.
The NHRB was created to improve quality and consistency in evaluation of exceptions for pediatric heart candidates.
Resources and information about elements of the policy change implemented on June 1, 2021. New elements address living donor transplants.
Policy is intended to address patient safety.
These changes will occur in DonorNet®, Waitlist℠, TIEDI® and KPD℠ applications.