Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Member sanction levied against St. Vincent Medical Center
Center declared to be a "member not in good standing."
Thursday, March 2, 2006

Federal register to solicit comments on OPTN oversight of living donor guidelines
Written comments must be submitted by February 22, 2006.
Saturday, January 21, 2006

Board addresses compliance and quality monitoring
Action will expand and improve monitoring and public notice of OPTN/UNOS member institutions for compliance with OPTN/UNOS by-laws and policies.
Friday, November 18, 2005

Statement regarding St. Vincent liver transplant program
The center took action following an internal investigation.
Monday, September 26, 2005

Board addresses information needs of potential living donors
Resolutions were developed as part of the OPTN's evolving responsibility to oversee the practice of live organ transplantation in the United States.
Friday, June 24, 2005

Report identifies transplant trends for 2004
The number of organ transplants and transplant survival rates are increasing while the demand continues to grow.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Memorandum addresses living donor solicitation
Recent publicity has called to question the appropriateness of public solicitation for live donor organs for transplantation.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Board approves policies to benefit children who need livers, kidneys
The new policies restructure the way pediatric candidates are considered for kidney and liver organ offers.
Friday, November 19, 2004

Board opposes solicitation for deceased organ donation
"Organ donation is a gift, not a transaction," said OPTN/UNOS President Robert Metzger, M.D.
Friday, November 19, 2004

Board approves policy to increase liver transplant benefit
The board took action at its June 2004 meeting.
Thursday, June 24, 2004