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The OPTN asks members to review updates to the Member Evaluation Plan and other documents to stay current and revise compliance procedures as needed.

Learn about a new risk-adjusted transplant performance monitoring metric, the pre-transplant mortality rate ratio, which took effect on July 25, 2024.

8/2/24: Read a CDC advisory from July 2024 on a shortage of blood culture bottles. See how to report a shortage or interruption of supply at your facility.

The OPTN offers 8 items for review during the summer 2024 public comment cycle and encourages the community to provide feedback.

Find information about a webinar hosted by HRSA and the OPTN Board of Directors to give an update on the restructured OPTN Board of Directors.

Read about the OPTN Executive Committee's approval of a test protocol to increase kidney usage.

A software update from the company CrowdStrike disrupted IT systems globally, including the OPTN computer system, which was down for about an hour.

View the Interim OPTN Executive Director job posting and learn about the key responsibilities and necessary qualifications for the role.

Read an update on the annual OPTN call for nominations for volunteers and learn about the OPTN governance structure.

The OPTN Board of Directors has approved revisions to the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) to remove two variables - race and hepatitis C status.