Policy modification to lung distribution sequence
Effective at 8 p.m. Eastern time, November 24, 2017, the OPTN lung allocation system was modified.
Data in Focus: Transplants continue under HOPE Act
Implemented in November 2015, the act allows research on transplantation of organs from donors identified as HIV-positive into HIV-positive candidates.
New data submission compliance report
The report contains data about compliance with submission requirements.
Reporting key personnel changes
Learn more about membership processes for transplant hospitals, OPOs and labs.
Adding five infectious disease tests to DonorNet®
Implementation date: Dec. 6, 2017 Audience All UNetSM users including all OPO and transplant hospital staff particularly OPO staff who use DonorNet® and transplant center users who evaluate organ offers. At-a-glance At NATCO’s (The Organization for Transplant... TransNet required for VCA organs on November 1
The requirement is effective November 1, 2017. Training is available.
OPOs and UNOS collaborate on new UNet enhancements
OPO professionals identified improvements that they said would allow them to work more efficiently.
Webinar to discuss liver proposal
A recording is available.
Compromise liver proposal to advance for board consideration
The OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee, at its meeting Oct. 10, voted to advance a compromise proposal to enhance liver distribution for a final vote by the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors.