Implementation notice: Standardize six-minute walk for lung allocation
New policy requirement in effect that requires lung transplant programs to perform an oxygen titration test ahead of initial the six-minute walk test.
Pre-implementation notice: Standardize six-minute walk for lung allocation
A new policy requirement is going in effect that will require lung transplant programs to perform an oxygen titration test ahead of the initial six-minute walk test.
Implementation notice: Data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates in effect
Phase one of two data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates has been implemented.
Pre-implementation notice: Data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates coming
Several data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates will be implemented Dec. 13, 2023.
National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation
A recording will be made available afterward.
FAQ: New multi-organ polices in effect
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Ad-hoc Multi Organ Transplantation Committee has implemented several safety net policies to ensure patients in need of multiple organ transplants to get priority when they become medically eligible.