Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

Board approves significant revisions to deceased donor kidney allocation policy
The policy will maintain access to kidney transplantation for all groups of candidates while seeking to improve outcomes for kidney transplant recipients.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

OPTN response to court order regarding Sarah Murnaghan
The letter is in response to a June 5, 2013 federal district court order.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

OPTN statement regarding lung transplantation and pediatric priority
Recent media coverage has focused public attention on the needs of lung transplant candidates, especially those who are young children.
Monday, May 27, 2013