policy
Policy changes and monitoring
Policy changes: All organs
Two new transplant performance metrics to implement July 14, 2022
Educational resources are in development.
Implementation notice: Clarification of multi-organ allocation policy, changes in DonorNet
These changes provide OPOs clearer direction when offering multi-organ combinations.
Updates to National Liver Review Board guidance and policy in effect
Updates stem from a systematic review of NLRB policy and guidance.
Find information about OPTN policy and bylaws changes approved at OPTN Board of Directors meetings, including implementation dates and any actions you need to take.
System changes
System notices explain changes to UNetSM
Time zone label updates coming to DonorNet
PTR Offer Response page updates to include new labels and flexible time zone entry
Implementation notice: Clarification of multi-organ allocation policy, changes in DonorNet
These changes provide OPOs clearer direction when offering multi-organ combinations.
Two new data elements added to transplant program Center STAR files, available March 7
Transplant hospitals should adjust any automated process used to import these files.
Liver and intestine
Read more about liver and intestine policy. Or visit toolkits.
Heart and lung
Visit toolkits.
Kidney and pancreas
Read more about kidney and pancreas policy. Or visit toolkits.
VCA
Visit Vascularized Composite Allograft toolkit.
OPTN Board of Directors updates
Stay up to date on the latest news from the OPTN Board of Directors meetings.