U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
OPTN Regional Review
As part of its objective review of OPTN regional structure and processes, the OPTN is seeking community input on the current regional structure and process.
Virtual regional meetings
All summer 2020 regional meetings will be held virtually. More information will be made available soon.
Organ donation and transplantation can save lives
Every 9 minutes, someone is added to the national transplant waiting list.
On average, 95 transplants take place each day in the U.S.
One organ donor can save eight lives. Sign up to be a donor in your state.
News
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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Update on the OPTN COVID Collaborative
Website to be archived, cross-disciplinary webinars to continue. -
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
2021-2022 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees
Apply by September 30 to be considered for terms beginning in July 2021. -
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Notice of implementation of new OPTN Membership Application forms
Once the latest cycle of applications is approved, requests must be submitted on the new application forms. -
Monday, July 6, 2020
Public Health Service guidance updated regarding donor screening for bloodborne disease transmission
OPTN to review and revise policies for consistency with updated guidelines. -
Thursday, July 2, 2020
AJT article analyzes adult heart allocation policy
Transplants increased for medically urgent; minimal impact on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival.
Resources for professionals
Kidney allocation system materials
Access educational materials, calculators and more.
The OPTN Evaluation Plan is a compliance guide for member hospitals, OPOs and labs.
Patients are the focus of all the OPTN's collective efforts.
Resources for patients
Here's a brief look at how an idea transforms from proposal to transplant policy.
The donation process begins with a decision.
We must allocate each precious organ in the most equitable manner possible.