Preparing for Adult Heart Allocation Changes
May 16, 2018 01:30pm EDT
Summary
With the upcoming changes to the adult heart allocation system, many transplant hospitals are wondering what they can do to be prepared to transition their existing patients into the new allocation statuses in the system. UNOS Policy Analyst Kim Uccellini, and heart transplant coordinators Le Ann Stamos and Christine Brenner will discuss suggestions for transition plans.
Intended Audience
Transplant professionals in Heart and Heart/Lung programs.
Related to Update (delete if N/A):
☒ Policy Adult Heart Medical Urgency Statuses
Objectives
Upon completion of this instructional offering, the learner will be able to:
* Enter data in WaitlistSM to reflect heart candidates’ new urgency status
* Verify heart candidate information is accurate within 24 hours of policy implementation
Please note: There is no cost to register. This event will be recorded and posted to UNOS Connect.
Date and Time
May 16, 2018, at 1:30 P.M. EDT
Registration Information
Please register for this event through UNOS Connect. You will need to search for the course title and then click Register on the right hand side of the page. After registration you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Once registered, make sure you have completed your entrance survey in UNOS Connect. This is where you will be able to submit questions you would like addressed during the webinar.
Continuing Education Information
As a designated Approved Provider by ABTC, UNOS will grant one Category 1 Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTC).
Once you complete the exit survey, your certificate will be available on your transcript.
Questions or Additional Information
Contact your regional administrator for questions about policy requirements
Email unethelpdesk@unos.org or call (800) 978-4334 for UNet questions
Access online help documentation for specific information on UNet applications
Visit UNOS Connect to find webinars, e-learning modules, videos, and other online training resources
Email education@unos.org for questions about educational or training events
Go to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and Transplant Pro websites for additional resources
