OPTN: Education on the new kidney allocation system is a focus for 2014

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http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/news/newsDetail.asp?id=1634

Education on the new kidney allocation system is a focus for 2014

This year implementation of the new Kidney Allocation System (KAS) is a priority. In preparation, we'll provide you with professional education materials, events, and presentations. These resources include tools to educate patients, staff, and transplant providers on the new system.

KAS Resources

Instruction
Introduction to the Kidney Allocation System - 02/2014
What referring physicians need to know - 02/2014
Basic preparations - 03/2014
Basic preparations follow-up town hall meeting [Exit Disclaimer] - 03/2014
Resources for creating protocols and processes  [Exit Disclaimer]- 04/2014
AST webinar: Update on Kidney Allocation (available on demand at www.myAST.org/T3 [Exit Disclaimer] with a $25 fee for non-AST members)
KAS Toolkit
KAS patient brochure [Exit Disclaimer] - New!
Frequently asked questions
Member checklist
Basic preparations presentation
Referring physicians presentation [Exit Disclaimer]
Guidance about early referral to transplantation for kidney patients
Protocols and processes presentation [Exit Disclaimer]
Calculated Panel Reactive Antibody (CPRA) allocation calculator
Estimated Post Transplant Survival (EPTS) allocation calculator
Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) allocation calculator
Upcoming Instruction
May - System training related to data entry of elements specific to KAS
September - E-learning module for use by transplant hospitals to educate staff and patients
October - Live town hall webinar: question and answer session
December - System training for implementation of the new KAS
Stay tuned as more resources become available.