Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Special public comment period begins Aug. 31 for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses
To help track future transplant candidates, the OPTN Lung Transplantation Committee proposes to establish diagnoses for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary fibrosis relating to COVID-19.
Sunday, August 30, 2020

IT initiatives support transplant hospitals, OPOs and patients
Three new Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network-funded IT projects underway aim to promote efficiency in donation and transplant, increase the number of transplants performed nationwide, promote living organ donor and transplant recipient safety, and improve transplant recipient outcomes.
Sunday, August 30, 2020

Recent report assesses effect of actions taken relating to COVID-19
Executive Committee of the OPTN briefed on data at July 30 meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Kidney Accelerated Placement project ended July 15, one-year pilot comes to a close
Data is being analyzed, future steps will be determined based on the results of the analysis and with input from the community.
Monday, August 10, 2020

COVID-19 operational actions to remain in effect through Dec. 31
Original ending date of Sept. 30 extended.
Monday, August 3, 2020

Public comment open from Aug. 4 through Oct. 1 2020
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is offering eight proposals, one guidance document, and one request for feedback item for public comment.
Monday, August 3, 2020

Update on the OPTN COVID Collaborative
Website to be archived, cross-disciplinary webinars to continue.
Thursday, July 9, 2020

Notice of implementation of new OPTN Membership Application forms
Once the latest cycle of applications is approved, requests must be submitted on the new application forms.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Public Health Service guidance updated regarding donor screening for bloodborne disease transmission
OPTN to review and revise policies for consistency with updated guidelines.
Sunday, July 5, 2020

AJT article analyzes adult heart allocation policy
Transplants increased for medically urgent; minimal impact on waitlist mortality and post-transplant survival.
Thursday, July 2, 2020