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Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

Dec 9, 2019 | News, UNet℠ system changes

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.

Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

TIEDI® APIs now available for living donor registration and living donor follow-up

Dec 3, 2019 | News, UNet℠ system changes

With the new application programming interfaces, users no longer need to log into UNet, navigate to TIEDI and save or upload files manually.

Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

Updates to security administration site will launch January 16

Nov 26, 2019 | News, Technology

UNOS has planned several improvements to the security administration section of UNet that will take effect on January 16, 2020.

RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data

RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data

Nov 11, 2019 | Education, Kidney/pancreas, News, OPO, Research, UNet℠ system changes

The addition of pancreas data was based on community feedback. UNOS researchers continue to develop new tools to assist members in their work to increase transplants.

Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

KPD system priority points updated

Oct 24, 2019 | News, UNet℠ system changes

We plan to make changes to the KPD system to improve the way it prioritizes candidate-donor matches, especially for hard-to-match pairs.

Pre-implementation notice: Removing DSA from thoracic allocation system

Offer filters pilot closed October 2

Oct 2, 2019 | News, UNet℠ system changes

We are compiling data gathered during the pilot.

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Six-month monitoring report for heart policy following a device recall now available

Policy allows exception status for heart candidates with a recalled assist device.

TransNet no longer supported on Android devices

Effective today, June 30, TransNetSM is no longer supported on Android devices. All TransNet users should use Apple iOS devices to package and label organs. 

Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting

Changes to security personnel requirements and reporting to be implemented following policy changes approved by the OPTN Board of Directors.

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