Implementation notice: Lung policy modification for blood type
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation have been updated
Effective Sept. 27, 2023, the points assigned for blood type in lung allocation have been updated
The Sept. Learning Congress, open to all adult lung programs, will mark the conclusion of eight-month collaborative focused on increasing DCD lung transplantation.
Phase 2 of new system implements to more holistically evaluate transplant program performance.
Transplant programs will be asked to confirm or update patient status for selected patients.
Allocation of 10 Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs has been added to UNet, along with extensive changes to existing data collection forms across organs.
Patient care will not be impacted during this time.