If an organ donor tests positive for carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae, coronavirus or influenza, they must be reported in the UNet Improving Patient Safety portal as a potential donor-derived disease transmission event.
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
A recording of the March 23 COVID-19 webinar is now available online
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
The new adult elective surgery and procedure guidelines prioritizes transplant surgeries as essential care.
Latest news and updates for organ procurement organizations and transplant programs
Effective immediately, new policy language is in effect regarding data submission requirements for transplant candidates in cases where data collection is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
With the new API functionality, information systems within the transplant community can adapt to flexible user workflows that save time and reduce user burden.
The OPTN Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the Thoracic Organ Transplantation Committee and create two new OPTN committees in its place. Nomination period closes March 25, 2020.
United Network for Organ Sharing volunteers are united around a common purpose — saving lives together.