Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

HCC policy changes affect applications for non-automatic exception requests
HCC exception scores for candidates not meeting HCC criteria, whose applications are submitted to the regional review board (RRB), must still adhere to the policyl.
Monday, November 23, 2015

Study assesses potential benefit in broader geographic sharing of pediatric donor lungs
A study finds that proposed allocation policy is likely to increase transplant rates for children, with no major adverse effect on adult candidates.
Sunday, November 22, 2015

OPTN policies and procedures implemented to support HOPE Act
The HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act calls for study of the feasibility, effectiveness and safety of allowing kidney transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive candidates.
Saturday, November 21, 2015

MELD serum sodium policy changes
The addition of a new factor to the MELD calculation affects the scores of liver transplant candidates in different ways.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

FDA and CDC issue safety alerts on use of heater-cooler devices
There is a potential risk of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria infections associated with the use of heater-cooler devices in patient care.
Monday, November 2, 2015

Policy and system changes for reporting extra vessel disposition
New, online reporting method and additional requirements effective October 22. View a training video and frequently asked questions.
Saturday, October 17, 2015

OPTN kidney paired donation pilot program: Five years of lifesaving service
The OPTN/UNOS kidney paired donation pilot program, which has arranged 155 kidney transplants since its beginning on October 27, 2010.
Saturday, October 17, 2015

MMRF Awarded Continuation of National Transplant Registry Contract
The Chronic Disease Research Group (CDRG) of the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) has renewed its federal contract to operate the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Resource explains KPD informed consent requirement changes
New requirements became effective on December 1, 2015.
Saturday, October 10, 2015

Policy changes affecting labs
The board approved a number of policy changes in the last year that specifically affect histocompatibility labs.
Friday, September 18, 2015