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Resources

For an introduction & overview of the Transplant Project: click here

Please provide feedback through a brief two question survey: click here

Please check back often for updates to the Transplant Project: click here

NCC Change Package (uploaded June 2023): click here

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS): Transplant Living

OPTN: How kidney donor profile index is calculated and used (added June 2024):

https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/data/allocation-calculators/kdpi-calculator/learn-about-kdpi/

ESRD NCC: Understanding High-KDPI and Increased Risk Kidneys (added June 2024)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=viFqw83IxiQ&feature=youtu.be

ESRD Treatment Choices learning Collaborative

https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/ETCLC/End+Stage+Renal+Disease+Treatment+Choices+Learning+Collaborative

EQRS Tip Sheet for Dialysis Facility Transplant Waitlist (uploaded Sept 2024)

If you have questions, please reach out to the Project Lead: Candy Kohls

Phone: (651) 644-9877 ext. 110

Email: Candace.kohls@midwestkidneynetwork.org

Please do not send patient-specific data (name, SSN, DOB, etc.) to Midwest Kidney Network via email as this is a CMS Security Violation and will be reported as such. You may only use the EQRS ID/UPI # when referencing a patient via email message to Midwest Kidney Network.