New Implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Update and addition of DQA1 equivalences
August 23, 2017
Implementation date: Sept. 12, 2017 Audience Transplant hospital staff OPOs Histocompatibility lab staff OPTN KPD program participants Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. Important update: We posted a system notice a month ago informing you of the Aug. 29 implementation date for HLA Equivalency Table Updates […]
TIEDI® enhancements allow for self service on recipient follow up forms
August 23, 2017
Changes were implemented on June 28, 2017.
Blood type B candidates transplanted faster with non-A1/non-A1B kidneys
August 18, 2017
The number of these types of transplants is still small, and relatively few transplant candidates are reported as eligible compared to the number estimated to qualify.
Staff Changes at STA
August 16, 2017
Larry Sickles has been named director of tissue recovery services at Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA). In this position, he will be responsible for the development of tissue operations and for cultivating relationships with tissue partners in STA’s Donation Service Area. Previously, he served as STA’s director of logistical operations, where he directed the complex series […]
Modeling results available for liver proposal
August 11, 2017
The SRTR has released an initial set of liver simulation modeling results relating to the current public comment proposal to enhance liver distribution.
Simultaneous liver-kidney allocation (SLK) policy changes now in effect
August 10, 2017
This change created medical eligibility criteria for adult candidates seeking both a liver and a kidney, which means you now have to document and report new information.
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