Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

The role of the OPTN in the evolving practice of donation after cardiac death
This option for organ donation becomes an integral part of end-of-life care.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Reporting lines available for OPTN members and transplant patients
Transplant professionals and patients can use the lines to report issues and concerns about member institutions.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Forum weighs input on new kidney allocation concept
The OPTN/UNOS kidney transplantation committee is considering a number of ways to modify kidney allocation to best match available kidneys to candidates in need.
Thursday, February 8, 2007

Fewer required elements on OPTN forms
transplant professionals now have 40 percent fewer required elements to complete on data forms.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Board approves changes to immunologic matching
The policy modification expected to improve the efficiency of organ allocation.
Thursday, December 14, 2006

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center declared member not in good standing
The board of directors made the decision after a hearing today.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Sharp Memorial Hospital placed on probation
Sharp Memorial remains qualified to continue to perform pancreas, kidney and heart transplants.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Board extends pediatric heart transplant policy
Procedure can be performed with acceptable outcomes in infants less than one year old.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Board opposes transplant tourism
Transplant tourism is the practice of patients seeking organ transplantation in countries where donors are potentially exploited.
Friday, June 30, 2006

Federal register notice addresses living donor policies
OPTN living donor guidelines should be given the same status as other OPTN policies under the OPTN final rule.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006