Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

OPTN places New Mexico Donor Services on probation
The organ procurement organization is responsible for coordinating organ donation throughout the state.
Saturday, November 9, 2013

New video explains donation, transplantation processes
The five-minute video is appropriate for audiences of virtually any age or education level.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

OPTN policy and bylaws changes effective September 1
We updated policies, bylaws and the OPTN evaluation plan.
Friday, August 30, 2013

OPTN to implement new process for patient status verification
Recent interpretations of rules regarding the protection of Social Security data have limited our ability to use those data to supplement the OPTN database.
Friday, August 9, 2013

Vascular composite allografts to be added to OPTN final rule and federal definitions of organs
This designation is effective July 3, 2014.
Friday, July 5, 2013

Board addresses restoration of membership privileges, policy guidance
At its meeting June 24 and 25, the board restored full membership privileges to Nevada Donor Network.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013