Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Board places The Methodist Hospital on probation
The Methodist Hospital is a member transplant hospital in Houston, Texas.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The new kidney allocation system: basic preparations
This webinar provides basic information to prepare transplant professionals for new policy requirements.
Monday, March 10, 2014

Kidney allocation system webinar - what referring physicians need to know
The webinar is being offered to raise awareness among referring physicians of the importance of early referral and pre-emptive listing for transplantation.
Friday, February 28, 2014

DTAC develops toxoplasma screening e-learning module
This simple test can help reduce the number of unexpected donor-derived toxoplasma transmissions.
Monday, February 24, 2014

Introduction to the new kidney allocation system
Listen to this recording to learn basic information about upcoming changes to the kidney allocation system and how it may impact transplant programs and providers.
Friday, February 7, 2014

Get involved: volunteer for an OPTN/UNOS committee
We are especially interested in new nominees who have personal experiences with organ donation and/or transplantation.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

More transplants performed in 2013, but the need continues to grow
In 2013, 28,954 patients on the national transplant waiting list received a life-saving organ.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Board addresses living donation policies and other issues
The board approved policies to create greater consistency in the medical and psychosocial evaluation and informed consent processes for living kidney donors and increase the level of clinical information reported on post-transplant outcomes for these donors.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Board addresses donation upon circulatory death, advocacy for living donors, plain language policies
The board approved several actions at its November 2013 meeting.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Board releases University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from probation
The action was taken at the November 2013 meeting.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013