COVID-19 update: July 29, 2021
Site surveys to gradually transition to in-person visits starting in September
Analyzing the impact of transplant policy and system modifications in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Data reveals the community’s continued commitment to provide the best care to their patients.
National webinar on Aug. 4 to address proposed changes to transplant program metrics
Discuss proposed transplant program metrics out for public comment August 3.
UNet℠ API now available for Waitlist℠ organ acceptance data
UNOS has released a new API feature to assist transplant hospitals with pre-transplant verification processes that occur after an organ acceptance has been recorded on the match run.
Building a new, more flexible system for organ allocation
How UNOS is using multi-criteria decision-making methodologies to build the continuous distribution framework, a more fair and flexible system for organ allocation
Partnering with experts in fields outside of donation and transplant
Leading experts in other fields across the country and around the world help build the continuous distribution framework
COVID-19 update: July 15, 2021
OPTN regional meetings to convene in person beginning in August and site surveys gradually transition to in-person visits starting in September
National Liver Review Board guidance documents updated
Updates made to pediatric and non-HCC adult exception guidance.
Infectious disease testing resource documents for deceased and living donors now available
These resources can help improve the understanding of and compliance with OPTN living and deceased donor infectious disease testing requirements
Monitoring report available for pancreas allocation
Report addresses the first two months of data following implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.