Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Board approves resource regarding informed consent of potential living donors
The OPTN/UNOS Living Donor Committee developed the document.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Board approves new bylaws for living donor transplant programs
The new bylaws require programs performing living donor transplantation to have written protocols.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

St. Vincent Medical Center status moved to probation
Status was previously member not in good standing.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Board ends probation for UC Irvine Medical Center
The board also addressed living donor follow-up.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Justice department finds paired donation consistent with federal law
Paired exchanges of living donor kidney transplants do not count as "valuable consideration" under federal law.
Thursday, April 5, 2007

CMS regulation addresses transplant program conditions of participation
A final rule regarding Medicare transplant program certification Medicare is effective June 28, 2007.
Thursday, April 5, 2007

Board addresses protocols for donation after cardiac death
The board also adopted a set of standards for transplant surgeons and physicians.
Friday, March 23, 2007

Memorandum addresses DCD investigation
News reports have disclosed ongoing investigations of two San Francisco-area surgeons and hospital staff.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007

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.
Monday, February 12, 2007