DSA removed from thoracic allocation system Jan. 9, 2020
On Jan. 9, 2020, several OPTN policy updates will be implemented to eliminate the use of DSAs from heart transplantation and replace them with a 250 nautical mile circle
Transplant hospital definition bylaws effective Jan. 13
The new requirements outline circumstances for transplant hospitals to operate in either one or more than one location.
Patient status confirmation link available in UNet℠ on Jan. 17, 2020
This data confirmation tool is housed within Secure Enterprise℠ and allows transplant centers to confirm patient status on selected patients.
Changes coming to UNOS Service Portal emails beginning Dec. 18, 2019
In order to comply with privacy regulations and protect sensitive data, UNOS is modifying its Service Portal functionality beginning Dec. 18, 2019.
Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system
On Thursday, Jan. 9, several OPTN policy updates will be implemented to eliminate the use of DSAs from heart transplantation and replace them with a 250 nautical mile circle.
OPTN board adopts new policy to improve kidney, pancreas distribution
The new policy establishes new distribution areas based on the donor location and is projected to increase equity in transplant access for candidates regardless of where they live or list for a transplant.