Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Need feedback from transplant professionals on social media and living donors
The OPTN Living Donor Committee is creating a social media guidance document for the transplant community. Living donor programs are invited to respond to their questionnaire.
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Median MELD and PELD scores at transplant updated; will be used in exception score assignment effective Sept. 24
As of Sept. 24, 2019, updated median MELD at transplant (MMaT) and median PELD at transplant (MPaT) scores will be used as a basis for assigning exception scores for liver transplant candidates.
Sunday, September 8, 2019

Transplant programs receive pediatric component applications
This is the beginning of the implementation of the OPTN bylaws for pediatric training and experience required for programs intending to list and transplant pediatric patients.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

UNet University e-learning modules now available
Transplant professionals can now access this training in UNOS Connect.
Monday, September 2, 2019

Patient info on disaster relief and assistance
The OPTN is in contact with all member transplant facilities nationwide. In case of significant and potential long-term disruption of service at one or more centers, we will provide any needed updates through this website.
Monday, September 2, 2019

Assessing liver transplant candidates’ level of illness
Recent public attention has focused on the process of determining medical urgency for liver transplant candidates, especially those whose medical circumstances require special attention. We hope the following information clarifies how candidates receive transplant priority based on their level of illness.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Kidney and Pancreas Distribution Modeling: Analysis at a Glance
Read some takeaways from the latest modeling.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Public comment open August 2 through October 2
Your feedback is an important part of policy development.
Friday, August 2, 2019

Notice of implementation of new transplant program pediatric component applications and bylaws
This is the first step in implementing OPTN bylaws for programs intending to list and transplant pediatric patients.
Sunday, July 28, 2019

Dual and en bloc kidney allocation changes
Phase 1 was implemented July 29, phase 2 changes are scheduled for September 5.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019