Proposal to Remove Donation Service Areas in Thoracic Organ Transplantation
The proposal aims to ensure compliance with regulations by eliminating Donation Service Areas (DSAs) in thoracic organ allocation policies. The suggested solutions involve replacing DSAs with a 250 NM distance from the donor hospital, removing language allowing prioritization of sensitize heart cand
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Proposal for Revision of Hospital-Based OPO Voting Privileges
Addressing the issue of differing perspectives between Hospital-Based OPOs (HOPO) and their corresponding transplant hospitals, this proposal suggests granting independent voting rights to qualifying HOPOs within the OPTN. By establishing criteria for separation from transplant programs and administ
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Enhancing OPTN/UNOS Committee Structure for Improved Collaboration
The current one-size-fits-all committee structure at OPTN/UNOS poses challenges in effectively representing diverse perspectives and expertise. By reevaluating the committee roster and structure, there is an opportunity to enhance collaboration, ensure broader representation, and increase stakeholde
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Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee Update Report
This report, presented by Dr. David Mulligan at the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors Meeting in November 2014, discusses the strategic plan to increase access to transplants, focusing on liver transplantation prioritization based on need. Data from two eras show trends in deceased donor liver transplant
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OPTN/UNOS Strategic Plan: Enhancing Transplants and Patient Outcomes
The strategic plan for OPTN/UNOS (2018-2021) focuses on increasing the number of transplants, promoting equity in access to transplants, improving patient outcomes, enhancing safety, and efficient management. It outlines initiatives like dynamic donor/recipient matching, collaborative improvement me
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Proposed Changes to OPTN Bylaws: Enhancing Membership and Professional Standards Committee Processes
Proposal aims to address limitations in review processes by allowing more flexibility, detailed reviews, and clarity for members going through review stages. It includes informal discussions, interviews, hearings, and rights improvements for members under review, ultimately focusing on patient healt
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Modification of ABO Subtyping References for Consistency Operations and Safety Committee
The current OPTN policy has inconsistencies in terminology, potentially causing confusion. Proposed solutions aim to clarify requirements for efficient management. Public feedback and resolutions show support for modifications to various policies. Contact information for queries is provided at the e
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