Collaborating during COVID-19
Pooja Singh, M.D., “I wanted to share our experience because I knew it would be valuable to others who are currently expanding their telemedicine practices as a result of COVID-19.”
COVID-19 updates: May 20, 2020
Latest COVID-19 news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
User experience updates to the DonorNet® visual design
In an effort to improve the UNetSM design and user experience, United Network for Organ Sharing is making improvements to the look and feel of the DonorNet application related to branding, color schemes, and workflows within the system.
Pre-implementation system notice: VCA distribution to be based on fixed distance circle of 500 nautical miles
Effective June 18, vascular composite allograft offers will first be made to compatible transplant candidates listed at VCA programs within a radius of 500 nautical miles of the donor.
Offer Filters Explorer tool available to kidney transplant programs starting May 20
United Network for Organ Sharing will soon begin piloting phase II of an offer filters project that will allow kidney transplant programs to bypass donor offers they do not want to receive through custom-designed, multi-criteria filters.
COVID Collaborative kicks off with telemedicine webinar
Thomas Jefferson Hospitals’ Pooja Singh, M.D., on the benefits of sharing resources and learnings.
New donor data collection test type for COVID-19 testing and results added to DonorNet®
A new test type has been added and an existing test type has been updated in DonorNet® to capture information regarding donor COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) antigen and antibody testing.
AST releases recommendations and guidance for organ donor testing
This guidance reflects the current state of knowledge and involves questions pertaining to screening and testing of living and deceased donors in the COVID era.
COVID-19 updates: May 15, 2020
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
Bio form updated for volunteering for board or committee service
Volunteer for board or committee service using the updated form, customized to user’s experiences and interests