Special public comment is now open for proposal to refine lung data fields for the Lung Allocation Score
The Lung Committee is sponsoring the proposal that is open for special public comment through May 27
Organ offer messaging enhancement for Expedited Liver Placement now available
Voice and text now will state if a liver offer is “expedited.”
Lower respiratory testing requirement for all lung donors to be considered
At its April 26 virtual meeting, the OPTN Executive Committee will consider an emergency policy to require lower respiratory COVID-19 testing for all potential lung donors.
COVID-19 update: April 15, 2021
Monitoring of transplant program functional activity and patient notification requirements to resume July 1, 2021. Conclusion of relaxation of data submission requirements for follow-up forms. SRTR announces monitoring changes for July 2021 reports.
Voluntary recall addresses Vecuronium Bromide
If your institution has stock from any of the affected lots, please contact your supplier.
Transplant administrators: Submit your 2020 staffing data now and receive the new benchmark report staffing survey supplement
Survey contributors will be able to view and analyze their data alongside aggregated data from across the country.
26 OPOs join new UNOS-led collaborative to increase DCD donor recoveries
DCD organ recoveries have steadily risen over past decade.
Updated 12-month monitoring report available for liver, intestine policy
The report details key metrics of the acuity circles policy.
New expedited liver placement policy prevents discards
UNOS launches new policy establishing a clear process for the expedited placement of deceased donor whole livers due to late turndowns.
White House issues National Donate Life Month proclamation
President Biden has issued a proclamation honoring living and deceased donors during National Donate Life Month.