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OPTN Board approves removal of OPTN guidance on shortages of pediatric mechanical circulatory support devices and extends the HIV Open Variance
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The OPTN is currently seeking nominations for individuals to serve on OPTN committees.
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are committed to addressing organ allocation out of OPTN sequence (AOOS) in order to protect public trust, ensure adherence to OPTN policies, increase fairness, and uphold patient safety.
HRSA has finalized a contract with UNOS to continue key pieces of the OPTN Operations, including the matching system.
A six-month monitoring report indicates that the removal of donor race and hepatitis C virus (HCV) status from the Kidney Donor Risk Index (KDRI).
OPTN President addresses additional measures to improve and enhance patient safety.
Scores are recalculated twice yearly.
Dean Kim, M.D. will serve as the Region 10 Associate Councillor until June 30, 2027.
The selection was the result of a rigorous national search by the officers of the OPTN Board of Directors.
Diagnosis update provides greater specificity for certain conditions.