COVID-19 updates: July 17, 2020
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
“Can do, passion and caring”: OPO CEO Jeff Orlowski on embracing change during COVID-19
“Protecting both staff and our mission have driven us from the very beginning.”
Analyzing adult heart allocation policy
In a recently published article, UNOS-led research found that the new heart allocation policy provides broader access to the most medically urgent candidates.
Gauging social media effectiveness in finding living donors
At the 2020 American Transplant Congress, UNOS and OPTN researchers presented insights of U.S. transplant hospitals using social media campaigns to identify potential living donors.
John Pinkston — “Johnny”
Johnny was a really loving brother.
Join the July 24 webinar: “COVID-19: Past, present and future transplant center operations”
Intended for both donation and transplant audiences, this webinar will provide insight into how transplant centers are adapting in the wake of COVID-19
Update on the OPTN COVID Collaborative
Website to be archived, cross-disciplinary webinars to continue.
Notice of implementation of new OPTN Membership Application forms
Once the latest cycle of applications is approved, all requests related to membership must be submitted on the new application forms.
Information for kidney programs about the UNOS Labs℠ Organ Tracking Pilot
Kidneys coming from certain OPOs may have GPS tracking devices attached, along with instructions for their return.
A message from Brian Shepard about the upcoming 2020 member survey
Your input will help us improve areas that are most important to you and guide upcoming strategic planning processes.