Pediatric heart allocation

We implemented several board-approved changes in 2016, to improve waiting list mortality for pediatric heart transplant candidates. We completed this project in two parts.

• 3/22/2016: Part 1 - we modified the pediatric heart and heart-lung 1A and 1B justification forms in Waitlist^SM to reflect the new status criteria.
• 7/7/2016: Part 2 - we made additional changes to Waitlist and DonorNet^®.

Policy & Guidance

The board approved changes to the pediatric heart allocation policy in June 2014.

• News and frequently asked questions

• System notice [Exit disclaimer]

• Policy notice

• Webinar script of pediatric policy changes

• List of congenital heart disease diagnoses and qualifying inotropes (3/2016)

Instruction

The following webinar recordings are available, to explain.

• Policy webinar (3/2016)
• System training recording - UNet^SM logon required (3/2016)

Sign in to UNOS Connect to register for upcoming events and to access webinar recordings.

• UNet^SM Users: If you have access to UNOS Secure Enterprise^SM systems: UNet^SM, Waitlist^SM, DonorNet^®, TIEDI^®, KPD^SM and other UNOS-developed transplant applications, your account is already set-up and there is no need for you to register. Access UNOS Connect with your UNet^SM username and password. This will allow you full access to the site to view system training recordings, register for policy webinars and view materials.
• Other Users: The first time you visit UNOS Connect, you will need to complete a brief, online form to register for the site. After that, you will have access to a wide range of UNOS instructional offerings and materials, except system training