Board of Directors releases Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency from Member Not in Good Standing
December 5, 2017
At its meeting December 5, 2017, the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors restored full member privileges for Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA), an organ procurement organization providing services to six counties in South Florida.
Board approves enhanced liver distribution system
December 4, 2017
A set of policy amendments was approved to reduce geographic differences in liver transplant candidates’ access to a timely transplant.
At two years, HOPE Act still offering hope
December 1, 2017
Two years since its implementation, the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (also known as the HOPE Act) has continued to provide transplant opportunities for candidates with HIV who are willing to accept organ offers from HIV-positive donors.
TransNet Application Reminder
November 29, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017 Audience OPOs: Executive Directors, Procurement Directors, Procurement Coordinators, and Quality Review Staff Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. At a glance Beginning June 1, 2017, OPOs must use TransNet to complete required OPTN labeling and packaging requirements for all deceased donors. Read […]
Coming Soon: TransNet will be required for VCA organs
November 29, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Audience OPOs: Executive Directors, Procurement Directors, Procurement Coordinators, and Quality Review Staff Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. At a Glance On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, TransNetSM users will have the ability to package and label Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs within […]
Implementation of TransNet application updates
November 29, 2017
Thursday, December 1, 2016 Audience OPOs: Executive Directors, Procurement Directors, Procurement Coordinators, and Quality Review Staff Please share this notice with anyone in your organization who would benefit from this information. Implementation The following changes were implemented today. Change Details TransNet version 5.4.1 is planned for release on Thursday, December 1, 2016. This new version […]
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