Patient status confirmation link available in UNet℠ beginning Sept. 9
Transplant centers are asked to confirm or update patient status for a selected patients.
Changes to unacceptable antigens in KPD and Waitlist
Effective Sept. 2, KPD and Waitlist users who enter unacceptable antigens will have the ability to select antigen 16:01 for locus DPB1.
VCA programs to reapply to OPTN ahead of upcoming changes to bylaws and policy
Programs to have 120 days to submit applications, application release date being finalized.
Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27
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.
New Waitlist feature provides insight into why certain candidates have been screened from matches
The new Candidate Match Screen Report in Waitlist provides insight on the rationale behind match screens for candidates.
NLRB HCC extension automatic approval to take effect Sept. 10
On Sept. 10, an NLRB enhancement will allow automatic system approval of an exception extension request for any candidate meeting standardized criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma.