Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

At one year anniversary, HOPE Act impact continuing to be assessed
As of November 18, 2016, 19 transplants (13 kidney and six liver transplants) have been performed involving organs from HIV-positive donors for HIV-positive recipients.
Monday, November 21, 2016

Webinar recording available on improving post-transplant communication
Policy changes are effective September 1, 2016; updates in special pathogens list effective December 1, 2016.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Committee continues review of input on liver distribution issues
The committee will further review various solutions to address geographic disparities in liver distribution, with the goal of developing a revised proposal for public comment in the near future.
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Hospitals chosen for initial phase of COIIN pilot
COIIN is a three-year project intended to increase kidney utilization and study new methods of quality monitoring.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

New opo best practices video available
Two OPOs in Region 4 share how using the Dual Advocacy® method helped them increase the number of organs available for transplant.
Friday, October 14, 2016

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center released from probation
The board restored full member privileges for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Friday, September 30, 2016

OPTN compliance elearning module available on UNOS Connect
The module offers solutions to help prevent common OPTN policy violations identified by UNOS site surveyors.
Friday, September 30, 2016

Combined transplant program site surveys coming soon
We are making changes in an effort to make the process easier and more efficient for members.
Monday, September 12, 2016

Study chronicles transplant priority delays for some living donors
A published study examines delays in timely access to transplantation for some prior living donors.
Saturday, September 3, 2016

Webinar to address revised heart policy proposal
Access a recording of an August 18th webinar, to learn about the proposed changes.
Monday, August 22, 2016