Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Policy changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to implement Dec. 15
Professional education to be released in November.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Updated monitoring report available for liver policy, National Liver Review Board
Report addresses first six months of acuity circle distribution.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

OPTN Board approves transplant candidate diagnoses associated with COVID-19 related organ failure
The purpose of adding these options is to specify when COVID-19 related organ failure is the cause for lung and heart transplant candidate listing,
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Preview available for OPOs: New kidney and pancreas distribution match lists
The test site will be available from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 13.
Monday, October 12, 2020

Upcoming update to OPTN website
Beginning Oct. 15, requests to access https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov using the transport layer security (TLS) 1.1 encryption algorithm will not be accepted. TLS 1.1 is an outdated encryption algorithm, and some of its components are deprecated.
Monday, October 5, 2020

SRTR contract renewed
HHRI to operate as SRTR for third contract term.
Friday, October 2, 2020

Updated contact form available on OPTN website
New form more customized to user input.
Monday, September 28, 2020

VCA transplant programs to begin reapplication period Oct. 8 ahead of new Bylaws
All current OPTN-approved VCA programs must show they meet new requirements on new application forms.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

AJT article reports on 10 years of potential donor-derived transmission events
It is very rare for patients receiving transplants to have a donor-derived disease transmission, according to a July study published online in the American Journal of Transplantation.
Friday, September 18, 2020

2021-2022 Call for Nominations for OPTN Board of Directors and Committees
To be considered for 2021 openings, please apply by Sept. 30
Monday, September 14, 2020