Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Liver concepts - history
In 2010, we collected public feedback about improving outcomes for liver transplant candidates.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Statement from David C. Mulligan on organ allocation and issues of fairness
The chairman of the liver and intestinal organ transplant committee addresses geographic disparities in liver allocation.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

A new way for professionals to report patient safety events
Learn how the online reporting system is changing and how it will benefit transplant professionals and patients.
Sunday, April 27, 2014

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