Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Pediatric heart allocation policy and system changes
Part one changes were implemented on March 22. Additional changes are planned for July 7, 2016.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Liver distribution policy proposal to advance for August public comment
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.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

ABO policy modifications take effect June 23, 2016
View questions and answers; access policy video recordings that explain the changes.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

COIIN project studying effective practices at model hospitals, OPOs
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.
Sunday, April 24, 2016

HOPE Act reminders for OPOs and transplant programs
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.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Learn how 4 OPOs changed their organizational culture
Leaders from four OPOs in region 4 volunteered to share with you their effective practices and strategies for leadership and organizational culture change.
Monday, March 28, 2016

HOPE Act Update: First transplants performed
Two transplants have been performed under the provisions of the federal HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (also known as the HOPE Act) in the four months since its implementation. Three transplant hospitals have enrolled with the OPTN to participate in research studies, and five candidates have been listed to receive transplants to date.
Saturday, March 26, 2016

Officers and board members elected 2016
Terms of service begin July 1, 2016.
Monday, March 7, 2016

OPTN/UNOS Board places Histocompatibility and Immunology Laboratory at Methodist Hospital on probation
This designation is specific to the laboratory only and does not apply to the transplant programs associated with Methodist Hospital.
Thursday, March 3, 2016

New Qualified Health Care Professional requirement as part of ABO policy changes
Qualified health care professional is a new term used in the ABO policy changes that will go into effect after June 1, 2016. Learn how to prepare.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016