Liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
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System notice: OPTN liver allocation policy reverted to DSA and regions
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) reverted to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
Pre-implementation notice: OPTN liver allocation policy to revert to DSA and regions May 23, 2019
On May 23, 2019, OPTN Policy 9 (Allocation of Livers and Liver-Intestines) will revert to use of the donation service area (DSA) and regional distribution boundaries in effect prior to May 14, 2019.
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Liver allocation policy to revert to DSA-based system May 23
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Maria Diaz
Maria was a donor, through her gifts she was able to help 69 people with her tissue gifts. Maria didn’t die to donate but because she was a donor, she left a legacy that has helped others.
Charles Michael Reese
Mike had many passions in life. Chief among them were family, friends, comic books, cars, and classic movies. For a big guy, Mike was a gentle giant full of love.
Luke Delaney Glen Cockey
We see a little of Luke in all of our grand boys; a smile, a gesture, a funny moment, or just in their wide eyed awe. He lives on in our hearts.
Paul Charles Harris
We have worked to keep his memory alive and I have served for 12 years as a donor advocate speaking and working to bring hope to others through donation. This is Paul’s legacy, which we as a family, and individuals, will strive for as long as we can. Hope.