New visual dashboards
Explore trends in donation, transplant, and the performance of the OPTN computer system.
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eGFR waiting time modifications
eGFR Attestation documentation due Jan. 3, 2024
All kidney transplant hospitals required to fulfill policy requirements.
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New animation explains CPRA
This patient-friendly video defines CPRA, how it works and why it's so important in transplant.
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Continuous distribution
The future of organ allocation
Creating a more equitable and patient-focused system for organ allocation.
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Volunteer with the OPTN
Learn more about volunteering with the OPTN and how you can make a difference with organ transplantation and donation.
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A year of lifesaving milestones
Thanks to the selfless gift of organ donors and donor families, new all-time records were set for transplantation in 2022.
Learn about 2022 milestones
One Million Transplants
Milestone reflects generosity of donors, dedication of donation and transplant community.
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Patient resources
Resources on how to navigate organ transplantation and donation.
About transplantation About donation By organTrasplantes pediátricos Para padres y cuidadores de niños que necesitan un trasplante.
Listado múltiple Preguntas frecuentes sobre listados múltiples y transferencia del tiempo de espera.
Donación en vida Preguntas frecuentes sobre la donación de órganos en vida.
Cómo encontrar un donante vivo Información que se solicita habitualmente sobre cómo encontrar un donante vivo.
Sistema de asignación de riñones Información que se solicita habitualmente sobre la asignación de riñones.
Sistema de asignación de hígados Información que se solicita habitualmente sobre la asignación de hígados.
Donación renal cruzada Preguntas frecuentes sobre el Programa Piloto de la Donación Renal Cruzada (KPDPP).
Sistema de asignación de corazones Preguntas frecuentes sobre la asignación de corazones.
Evaluación e ingreso en la lista para trasplante de riñón Preguntas frecuentes sobre la evaluación y el ingreso en la lista para trasplante de riñón.
Asignación de páncreas, páncreas y riñón simultáneamente e islotes Preguntas frecuentes sobre asignación de páncreas, páncreas y riñón simultáneamente e islotes.
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Race & eGFR toolkit
Kidney programs required to fulfill policy requirements. eGFR attestation documentation due Jan. 3, 2024.
Transplant performance metrics
Phase 2 of the new risk-adjusted performance monitoring system implemented July 27, 2023.
News
View all newsTuesday, November 28, 2023
Public-facing page provides metrics on the OPTN’s lung allocation policy under continuous distribution.
Webinar addresses changes to OPTN computer system access policy
Thursday, November 9, 2023
All programs must align system access, security and incident management reporting requirements with OPTN policy.
Recording of OPTN Modernization Initiative virtual webinar for OPTN volunteers
Friday, November 3, 2023
HRSA leadership addresses efforts for the initiative.
Improvement
For donation and transplant professionals
When the community comes together to share effective practices, it can spark change for everyone. Learn more about how your program can get involved.
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