• Policy clarification on pre transplant crossmatch requirements
  Wednesday, May 31, 2017
  This information does not represent any change in OPTN policy.
  

• Report measures equity in access to deceased donor kidney transplants
  Saturday, May 27, 2017
  The report addresses how the OPTN kidney allocation system meets transplant candidates' needs.
  

• Template tools available to document ABO verification in the OR
  Thursday, May 25, 2017
  Hospitals can use or customize the tools to document ABO verification of transplant recipients and living donors in the OR.
  

• Application period is open for second cohort of COIIN pilot
  Monday, May 1, 2017
  Kidney programs can apply through May 31.
  

• Recap of recently approved and upcoming policy changes
  Tuesday, April 11, 2017
  Access updated policy document reflecting changes from recently implemented proposals. Be prepared for other policy changes coming June 1.
  

• Applications coming in May for second cohort of COIIN pilot
  Saturday, April 8, 2017
  The application process will open May 1 for kidney transplant programs interested in participating in the next phase.
  

• Instruction available on extra vessels handling and storage
  Tuesday, March 28, 2017
  Access an e-learning module to review OPTN policy requirements for extra vessel recovery, storage and transplant.
  

• Special public comment period begins March 27 for guidance document
  Saturday, March 25, 2017
  Document addresses communication with patients regarding increased risk donors; April 4 webinar recording is available.
  

• 2017 board members and committee leadership named
  Tuesday, March 7, 2017
  Members of the national organ donation and transplantation community have elected 17 members to the board.
  

• FDA Alert Addresses Potentially Contaminated SPS-1 Static Preservation Solution
  Sunday, March 5, 2017
  Read FDA's most recent update published on March 9, 2017.
  

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