Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Board releases two member institutions from probation
The action was taken at the June 2015 board meeting.
Monday, June 1, 2015

Board approves policies to support HOPE Act, enhance VCA transplantation
Action will facilitate the transplant community’s participation in the federal HIV Organ Policy Equity Act.
Sunday, May 31, 2015

Board places University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on probation
The board took action at its meeting June 1.
Saturday, May 30, 2015

Transplant network reaches milestone of 500,000 deceased donor organ transplants
More than 250,000 recipients of these transplants are estimated to be surviving.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Educational toolkit, virtual town hall address transplant program performance reviews
A recording is now available of the May 5, 2015, performance review webinar.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

HOPE Act to facilitate organ recovery from HIV-positive donors
The OPTN Final Rule will be amended to allow the recovery of transplantable organs from HIV-positive donors.
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Calculator tool estimates liver wait list outcomes
The SRTR created the calculator at the request of the OPTN liver committee.
Monday, May 4, 2015

Recognizing and testing for Chagas disease
The OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) has reviewed a number of donor-derived transmissions of geographically-associated diseases.
Sunday, April 19, 2015

Feedback sought on OPTN strategic plan
The plan serves as a roadmap to help prioritize the OPTN's work through 2018.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Study suggests little increase in number of potential organ donors
Transplant opportunities may exist in expanding donor acceptance criteria.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015