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Resources and training to prepare you for SLK changes

We have a number of resources and training materials available to help you prepare for this policy change.


UNOS news, patient safety

Voluntary recall of Cardinal Health brand sterile conventional syringes and needles

International Medsurg Connection (IMC), a wholesale medical supply distributor, has voluntarily recalled its sterile conventional syringes and needles in Cardinal Health private label packaging. Your organization might have received notice from Cardinal Health about this recall. Learn more.


UNOS news, kidney

Data in focus – kidney transplants for highly sensitized recipients

UNOS researchers developed a methodology for quantifying how OPTN allocation policy is meeting the needs of transplant candidates. The first Equity in Access report (available on the OPTN website) studies the effects of the kidney allocation system (KAS) on recipients of deceased donor kidneys.


UNOS news, education

Heart of the matter ethics webinar series by UNOS

The upcoming (no cost) session in the UNOS webinar series focuses on increased risk donation.


UNOS news, liver/intestine

Liver and Intestinal Transplantation Committee Updates June 2017

The committee continues work on various initiatives intended to promote equitable organ allocation and distribution.


UNOS news, system changes

Kidney allocation system updates in DonorNet

Audience Transplant Centers: Directors, Administrators, Data Coordinators, Physicians, Surgeons, Clinical Coordinators, Compliance Officers, and Quality Review Officers at kidney, pancreas and KI/PA programs Labs: Directors, Supervisors, Data Coordinators At-a-glance On June 29, 2017, we made changes to the national kidney allocation system (KAS) in DonorNet® and policy that affect kidney match runs. More details These […]


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