Deceased kidney donors recovered increase six-months post-implementation minimum donor criteria for kidney biopsies
December 19, 2023
Early data shows a six percent increase of deceased kidney donors recovered in the post-policy era compared to the pre-policy era.
Implementation notice: Data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates in effect
December 13, 2023
Phase one of two data collection changes for lung and heart-lung candidates has been implemented.
FAQs: Submitting supplemental oxygen values for lung candidates
December 13, 2023
Submitting supplemental oxygen values for lung candidates frequently asked questions and answers.
Site surveys to be conducted virtually beginning January 2024
December 11, 2023
Beginning January 2024, all aspects of our routine site surveys will be conducted virtually.
New enhancements added to DonorNet and Waitlist resulting from NATCO collaboration
December 11, 2023
The improvements are a direct outcome of a collaborative event during NATCO’s annual conference in August 2023. At this event, transplant professionals joined UNOS’ staff to brainstorm and design enhancements for UNet, focusing on enhancing its capabilities for the community’s benefit.
Pre-implementation notice: Required reporting of patient safety events coming
December 8, 2023
Effective Jan., 10, 2024, OPTN Policy 18.5, will be updated to require members to report certain patient safety events within 72 hours of becoming aware of the event.
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