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.
Will organ perfusion transform transplantation?
UNOS looks at the rapidly evolving state of organ perfusion technology and its potential to transform transplantation
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
Dr. David Klassen on making more organs available with perfusion technology
UNOS chief medical officer David Klassen, M.D., discusses normothermic ex vivo organ perfusion and its potential to help save lives
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