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Pre-implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Pre-implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Jan 6, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

The changes are intended to improve the efficiency of the OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP), improve clarity around the living donation process and update informed consent for participants in all KPD programs.

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations

Jan 5, 2023 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Policy changes

Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.

VCA coming to UNet Spring 2023

VCA coming to UNet Spring 2023

Dec 22, 2022 | News, Policy changes, UNet℠ system changes, VCA

Audience VCA programs All UNetSM users (for awareness) Implementation date Spring 2023 At-a-glance Allocation of all Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs will be moving into UNet starting in the Spring of 2023. Additional details There is no action needed...
Pre-implementation notice: KPD policy updates

Coming soon: Predictive analytics for adult kidney offers

Dec 16, 2022 | Kidney/pancreas, News, Technology, Transplant hospital, UNet℠ system changes

The goal is to help decision makers make evidence-based decisions to benefit candidates when determining whether to accept or refuse an offer.

Update: CPRA calculation

Update: CPRA calculation

Dec 16, 2022 | Equity, Histocompatibility, Kidney/pancreas, News, UNet℠ system changes

The new formula for Calculated Panel Reactive Antibody (CPRA) will now go into effect on Jan. 26, 2023. 

TransNet Android update available

TransNet Android update available

Nov 14, 2022 | News, UNet℠ system changes

A new version of TransNet is available for Android users to download

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VCA Uterus no longer needs body part selection- effective March 27, 2024

The OPTN’s data collection for vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) in UNet SM
will no longer require body part selection for uterus registered candidates according to VCA committee guidance which specified the body parts (uterus, vagina, cervix).

Extra Vessels included in TIEDI® for VCA

TIEDI® permissions for Vessels Reporting have been added to all 10 VCA organs within Security Administration. These permissions allow designated users either full access or read only access, similar to existing permissions for non-VCA organs. Ensure permissions established before March 6, 2024.

A decade of record increases in liver transplant

10,660 liver transplants, the most ever in a year.

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