News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Fall 2014 public comment ends December 5
Sunday, November 30, 2014
The Board of Directors reviewed and voted on many of these proposals in 2015.
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Education on the new kidney allocation system is a focus for 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Educational information is available.
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New training module available to educate professionals and patients about kidney allocation changes
Friday, November 28, 2014
This tool is now available in English and Spanish.
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Guidance regarding Ebola Virus Disease
Monday, November 24, 2014
It is important for the transplant community to be aware of risk factors for this disease.
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Board approves policies on living donor evaluation and consent, donor disease risk assessment
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Policies approved at the November 2014 board meeting address living donation and other issues.
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Board places two member institutions on probation
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Action was taken at the November 12-13 board meeting.
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The status of vascularized composite allograft allocation
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
VCAs involve the transplantation of multiple structures that may include skin, bone, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
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Committee shares lessons learned from reported safety situations
Monday, November 10, 2014
Trends and patterns emerge from a review of reports submitted over the past few years.
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Innovative electronic labeling and packaging solution spreads across OPOs
Monday, November 10, 2014
Currently, the process of packaging and labeling organs is done entirely by hand.
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The importance of managing critically ill or dying patients
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Training video is for EMTs, intensivists, others involved in the donation process.
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