United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) named James “Jim” Gleason of Beverly, NJ, the winner of its 2019 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of his untiring efforts as a donation advocate.
Phase 1 of the UNOS imaging study pilot concluded successfully in April. Key findings will form the blueprint for future planning.
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.
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.
Liver policy update May 15
The transplant community came together to develop and approve the new policy.
Important update: Liver policy changes and National Liver Review Board are in place, effective May 14, 2019.
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.
More pediatric patients will receive transplants as a result of new OPTN liver distribution policy