OPTN/UNOS Board Places Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Probation
Froedtert Hospital is a transplant hospital located in Milwaukee, Wis.
UNOS announces national donor memorial award winner
This is the first time in the award’s history that it was bestowed upon the family member of an organ recipient.
Julie Bergin named President and CEO at Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Louisville, KY, May 9, 2017 – After conducting an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates has selected its new President and CEO. Julie Bergin, RN, BSN, MHA the organization’s current Chief Operations Officer will be the...
Policy clarification – Pre-transplant crossmatch requirements
This information does not represent any change in OPTN policy.
New Topics available soon in transplant coordinator learning series
Access these helpful courses on UNOS Connect, which include topics ranging from roles and responsibilities of a transplant coordinator to managing the Waitlist, to coordinating organ offers.
Use the UNOS service portal for data requests
Beginning May 30, you will be able to request data reports in the same way you make a UNet system request.
Attendees rate 2017 TMF a success!
The transplant community consistently rates UNOS’ Transplant Management Forum as one of the best conferences in the industry. Evaluation results from this year’s forum in Orlando on April 25-27 show it is still a worthwhile investment in your professional development.
Reminder of policy resources
Keep track of all the upcoming and recently implemented policy changes.
Application period is open for second cohort of COIIN pilot
Kidney programs can apply through May 31.
UNOS Researchers Presented Studies at American Transplant Congress
UNOS staff members authored and will present several studies at the American Transplant Congress (ATC), held April 29 through May 3 at McCormick Place – Lakeside Center in Chicago. In addition, UNOS’ chief medical officer will deliver an invited presentation.