• Applying for OPTN vascularized composite allograft transplant program approval
  Tuesday, March 3, 2015
  Here’s a list of membership requirements for VCA programs.
  

• Labs are reminded to provide a copy of their written agreement with transplant hospitals
  Monday, March 2, 2015
  New bylaws tell you specifically what to include.
  

• Some abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are considered vascularized composite allograft transplants
  Thursday, February 26, 2015
  Memo clarifies requirements for hospitals and OPOs.
  

• Webinar addresses OPTN Policies and the 2013 PHS Guideline for HIV, HBV and HCV
  Friday, February 20, 2015
  A recording of the instructional event and supporting materials are available.
  

• Changes to the lung allocation system
  Tuesday, February 17, 2015
  Learn more and access resources.
  

• Baxter Healthcare voluntary recall of irrigation sets
  Tuesday, February 10, 2015
  Seventeen specific lots of irrigation sets manufactured by Baxter Healthcare are subject to a voluntarily recall issued January 14, 2015.
  

• Journal article describes importance of communications in addressing potential donor-transmitted infections
  Monday, February 9, 2015
  Timely and effective communication of potential transmission events can help avert or minimize infection in recipients.
  

• Liver and intestinal organ transplantation committee update regarding liver distribution discussion
  Monday, February 2, 2015
  Three ad hoc subcommittees are meeting to refine metrics of access and disparity and are exploring ways to optimize distribution, among other issues.
  

• Public comment features new, blog-style format
  Monday, January 26, 2015
  New proposals are available for comment through March 27.
  

• Journal article outlines efforts to study, improve adult heart allocation policy
  Monday, January 19, 2015
  Continuing refinement of adult heart allocation policy has significantly reduced the number of candidates who have died awaiting a heart transplant over the last several years without negatively affecting post-transplant survival. However, additional modification may further improve patient access and address ongoing evolution in the medical treatment of heart transplant candidates.
  

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