Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

The status of vascularized composite allograft allocation
VCAs involve the transplantation of multiple structures that may include skin, bone, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Committee shares lessons learned from reported safety situations
Trends and patterns emerge from a review of reports submitted over the past few years.
Monday, November 10, 2014

Innovative electronic labeling and packaging solution spreads across OPOs
Currently, the process of packaging and labeling organs is done entirely by hand.
Monday, November 10, 2014

The importance of managing critically ill or dying patients
Training video is for EMTs, intensivists, others involved in the donation process.
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Preparing Your Healthcare System for Ebola
Hospital executives, hospital emergency management directors and/or safety officers across the United States are invited to participate in a conference call on Oct. 31.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

New pancreas transplant policies take effect
As of October 30, 2014, new policies are in place to allocate pancreas and kidney-pancreas transplants. The revisions are intended to increase access to transplantation for more than 3,000 candidates currently listed for these organs and enhance the efficiency of the allocation system.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Reminder to OPOs about upcoming change to pancreas allocation
A new pancreas policy will change the way OPOs make pancreas and kidney-pancreas offers
Sunday, October 26, 2014

Professional resource explains 2013 PHS Guideline
View a video recording about reducing HIV, HBV and HCV transmission.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Kidney allocation system status update for transplant centers and labs - October 2014
Find out about preparations, upcoming training opportunities, and resources available to help with implementation.
Monday, October 13, 2014

OPTN/UNOS board places Baptist Memorial Hospital on probation
The hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014