News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Board releases two member institutions from probation 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Full member privileges were restored for Erie County Medical Center and Nebraska Organ Recovery System.
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Board actions June 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
At its meeting June 6 and 7, the board approved a policy to require OPOs to use TransNet for deceased donor organ labeling and packaging.
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Prepare for a new process when the ABO policy change takes effect June 23
Sunday, June 5, 2016
A new required action known as the organ check-in will make the system safer and ensure that the right organ gets to the right recipient.
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New page addresses member actions
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
The page lists OPTN member institutions currently on Probation or Member Not in Good Standing status.
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Pediatric heart allocation policy and system changes
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Part one changes were implemented on March 22. Additional changes are planned for July 7, 2016.
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Liver distribution policy proposal to advance for August public comment
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee, at its meeting April 27, agreed on a proposal to be shared with the public for input in order to improve liver distribution nationwide.
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ABO policy modifications take effect June 23, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
View questions and answers; access policy video recordings that explain the changes.
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COIIN project studying effective practices at model hospitals, OPOs
Sunday, April 24, 2016
As part of the COIIN (Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network) project, UNOS staff will be assessing effective practices for utilization of moderate to high KDPI kidneys while maintaining quality outcome measures.
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HOPE Act reminders for OPOs and transplant programs
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Reminders for transplant programs and OPOs who may be involved in donation or transplantation of HIV-positive liver or kidney donors, whether living or deceased.
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Learn how 4 OPOs changed their organizational culture
Monday, March 28, 2016
Leaders from four OPOs in region 4 volunteered to share with you their effective practices and strategies for leadership and organizational culture change.
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