Liver policy goes into effect May 14
Important update: Liver policy changes and National Liver Review Board are in place, effective May 14, 2019.
Liver distribution policy, NLRB implementation deferred until May 14
At the direction of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), implementation of both the liver and intestinal organ distribution policy based on acuity circles and the National Liver Review Board (NLRB) will be deferred until May 14, 2019.
OPOs set records for organ donation in 2018
71 percent of organ procurement organizations increased organ donations in 2018, thanks to the generosity of donors and donor families.
OPO success strategies
New England Donor Services president and CEO Alexandra K. Glazier shares success strategies.
An innovative approach to transitioning care
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Manager of Quality and Compliance for Solid Organ Transplant shares an effective practice
Clarification of CPRA calculation value and display
Members have contacted us with questions about the detailed CPRA value versus the CPRA score used for allocation.
“Turbo-charging” organ placement
UNOS researchers will present on the offer filers pilot and describe how this innovative tool will reduce ischemic times and increase utilization
KPD exchange overview updates
We made changes to improve the UNet KPD system on April 24, 2019.
KPD Histocompatibility Testing Requirements Checklist
KPD donor hospitals are responsible for all HLA typing for donors. View the updated checklist.
Donor Alliance of Colorado receives Presidential award for Performance Excellence
Colorado OPO is awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award