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Augmented reality app aims to produce better images of donor organs
Proof-of-concept phase is exploring how this new tool could address a community need and increase organ utilization
Maureen McBride named CEO of UNOS
Interim CEO chosen to lead transplant organization through time of change, opportunity
New policy to allocate donor lungs takes effect
Approach uses the new continuous distribution framework to save more lives.
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Kidney – Pancreas
Pre-implementation notice: CPRA calculation change
This policy change is intended to more accurately reflect patient sensitization.
Offer Filters Explorer tool updated
With the newly updated data, transplant programs can better understand how their Offer Filters would have affected the number of offers received recently.
Nashville’s Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West’s focus on quality improvement
Heather Marshall of Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital on the education and peer support initiative her program helped pilot.
Liver – Intestine
Updates to National Liver Review Board guidance and policy in effect
Updates stem from a systematic review of NLRB policy and guidance.
Six-month monitoring report now available for expedited liver policy
Report covers policy outcomes through Sept. 25, 2021.
Updated monitoring report of liver data shows increase in transplants, new policies having anticipated impact
Report addresses first 18 months of data following implementation of acuity circles.
Heart – Lung
Additional transplant patient webinar addresses upcoming changes to lung distribution
Additional webinar for lung patients and caregivers to help them understand the policy changes coming in March 2023.
Coming soon: Implementation of continuous distribution of lungs
Expected to be effective March 9, lungs will be allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Pre-implementation notice: Changes coming to donor acceptance criteria
Expected to be effective March 9, thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates will no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
VCA
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Improving the system together
What’s behind the rise in living organ donation?
Living organ donations have been on the rise in recent years. In this feature story, we explore why.
UNOS researchers discover a new way to predict kidney utilization rates
UNOS data science manager used natural language processing (NLP) to improve kidney utilization. Learn more about organ placement discoveries.
Hypothermic machine perfusion: An alternative for organ preservation
Could hypothermic machine perfusion offer a safer way to transport organs?
UNet
Data label change: “Gender” to “Birth sex”
Change to data label only, no other action required.
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.
UNet user audit now open
Site security administrators have four weeks to conduct a required audit of their UNet users.
“… policy is the living, breathing expression of group values.”
Martha Pavlakis, M.D. on new policies that put patients first
Policy changes
Pre-implementation notice: KPD policy updates
The changes are intended to improve the efficiency of the OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP), improve clarity around the living donation process and update informed consent for participants in all KPD programs.
Implementation notice: Waiting time modifications for candidates affected by race-inclusive eGFR calculations
Programs must complete the process and provide the necessary documentation to the OPTN by Jan. 3, 2024.
VCA coming to UNet Spring 2023
Audience VCA programs All UNetSM users (for awareness) Implementation date Spring 2023 At-a-glance Allocation of all Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs will be moving into UNet starting in the Spring of 2023. Additional details There is no action needed...
Policy monitoring
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Learn: Collaborative improvement and educational resources
IN FOCUS
Collaborative improvement project helped OPOs increase DCD transplant in 2021
Project participants experienced more DCD recoveries and transplants than the rest of the nation.
Collaboration
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Education
What is EPTS? A new animation for patients explains the estimated post-transplant survival score
New animated video for patients and their caregivers explains the estimated post-transplant survival score.
Animated videos describe lung allocation score, kidney allocation formulas
Resources are meant to inform transplant patients and their caregivers.
Effective practices
Learn about collaborative improvement projects
Learn about issues impacting patients, donors, donor families, and the national system. Issues and advocacy
Perspectives
Collaborating during COVID-19
Pooja Singh, M.D., “I wanted to share our experience because I knew it would be valuable to others who are currently expanding their telemedicine practices as a result of COVID-19.”
Introducing UNet℠ Image Sharing
“UNet Image Sharing will make the organ allocation process more secure and more convenient for members.”
Why I volunteer: UNOS ambassador Monette Rockymore
United Network for Organ Sharing volunteers are united around a common purpose — saving lives together.
Leadership news
In Memoriam: H.M. Lee, M.D.
UNOS celebrates the life and achievements of H.M. Lee, M.D., who passed away March 24.
In Memoriam: John McDonald, M.D.
UNOS honors the life and service of John C. McDonald, M.D., the first OPTN/UNOS president.
“The dozens of topics presented at TMF shared one thing—our community’s dedication to doing everything we can to constantly improve the system and better serve the patients who rely on us.”
Patient safety
Most recent update (Jan. 29) on the bacterial contamination of SPS-1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an additional Epi-X update regarding reports of potentially contaminated organ preservation solution. This is an update to information posted on January 12.
Update: Mycobacterium chimaera infections associated with heater-cooler devices
Read the updated FDA alert that contains specific recommendations for health care facilities and staff.
Federal safety alerts on heater cooler devices
Some of the adverse events reported have been related to cardiothoracic surgery, although other reports did not specify the procedure.
Transplant hospital
An important message from the MPSC on donation after circulatory death (DCD) protocols and managing multiple organs
The Membership and Professional Standards Committee shares opportunities for improvement with the donation and transplant community.
Available now: Predictive analytics for adult kidney offers
The predictive analytics tool seeks to show the likely impacts for a candidate if their current offer is refused, based on relevant historical data for similar candidates.
Lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator coming February 2023
The lung Composite Allocation Score (CAS) calculator will be available on the OPTN website beginning Feb. 2, 2023.
OPO
National Minority Donor Awareness Month: A celebration and a call to action
An opportunity to celebrate those who gave the gift of life and encourage others to register their decision
Pre-implementation notice: Minimum kidney donor criteria established for biopsies
Effective Sept. 6, OPOs will be required to perform renal procurement biopsies for deceased kidney donors meeting certain criteria.
Changes to HLA and unacceptable antigen options coming Aug. 30
Updates to HLA typing and unacceptable antigen reporting options and equivalencies will go into effect Aug. 30.
Histocompatibility
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Stories and tributes
Each person touched by organ donation transplant has a unique story. Threads of hope connect them. Find videos, stories and tributes