COVID-19 update: June 17, 2021
COVID-19 action regarding non-dialysis kidney candidate listing to sunset Sept. 1 and reminders on recent or coming changes
HLA equivalency table updates and addition of DPB1 epitopes now in effect
The changes to the equivalency tables are intended to reflect changes in HLA typing practice and improve organ allocation.
National Heart Review Board for Pediatrics is now live
The NHRB was created to improve quality and consistency in evaluation of exceptions for pediatric heart candidates.
2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence winner announced
Jon Lee, living kidney donor, has been awarded the 2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence.
Transplant administrators: 2020 staffing survey still open, results will be available in fall of 2021
Survey contributors will be able to view and analyze their data alongside aggregated data from across the country.
OPOs and transplant hospitals can now track organs in transit
The UNOS Organ Tracking Service provides peace of mind for organ donor families, OPOs and transplant hospitals.
Now available: Recording of June 2 national webinar addressing proposed changes to transplant program metrics
MPSC plans to submit proposal for public comment in summer 2021.
COVID-19 update: June 3, 2021
SRTR announces monitoring changes for January 2022 reporting cycle and lower respiratory COVID testing now required for all deceased potential lung donors
Policies implemented to align with PHS guideline: Living Donor Specimen Storage, Informed Consent
Resources and information about elements of the policy change implemented on June 1, 2021. New elements address living donor transplants.
2022-2023 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees
Apply by September 30 to be considered for 2022 vacancies.