Transplant

Pairs eight common misconceptions about kidney transplant with the facts, covering cost, wait times, age, living donation, and what to do if one transplant center says no.

Spanish-language version of the myths vs. facts flyer, covering the same eight transplant misconceptions and the facts behind them.

An interactive flyer featuring audio testimonials from kidney transplant recipients, plus research on transplant outcomes and a link to the Is a Kidney Transplant Right for Me? patient toolkit. Click the speaker icons to listen.

Large-format version of the Patient Voices flyer, featuring kidney transplant recipient testimonials and a QR code to the Is a Kidney Transplant Right for Me? patient toolkit.

Introduces Fixing Paco, a digital series from the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) that delivers culturally relevant transplant education to Latino communities and people living with ESRD. Includes a QR code to watch the episodes.

Spanish-language version of the Fixing Paco flyer, with the same series overview and a QR code to watch the episodes.

A sports-themed workbook that walks patients through each stage of the kidney transplant journey, from referral and evaluation to waitlisting and readiness. Includes space to record your care team, checklists and trackers for tests and screenings, and tips for building a support system.

Congratulates newly waitlisted patients and explains how to stay transplant-ready, including staying healthy, keeping re-evaluation appointments, exploring living donation and multi-listing, and keeping contact, insurance, and facility information up to date.

Spanish-language version of the waitlisted patient education flyer, covering the same steps for staying transplant-ready and keeping records current.

Helps patients who received a kidney transplant denial letter draft an appeal, with step-by-step directions, a numbered breakdown of what to include, and a fill-in letter to review with their dialysis care team before submitting.

Spanish-language version of the appeal letter template, with the same directions, letter format, and fill-in sections.

Practical guidance for dialysis facilities on transplant-related tasks at each stage, from education and referral through evaluation and waitlisting, plus tips for tracking patient status and monthly blood specimens.

Outlines the transplant designee role, including recommended qualifications, patient education and referral timelines, and ongoing responsibilities for communicating with transplant centers.

Spanish-language version of the transplant designee role and responsibilities guidance.

A practical task list for transplant designees covering patient education, referral, evaluation tracking, and the ongoing facility tasks that keep waitlisted patients active.

Spanish-language version of the transplant designee task list, covering the same education, referral, evaluation, and ongoing facility tasks.

Explains how federally certified transplant centers can sponsor a Transplant Surgeon Designee Course, including the Network's recommended minimum curriculum and how the Network helps promote courses to dialysis facilities.

A six-page patient handout explaining Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) scores, how low, standard, and high KDPI kidneys compare, and the trade-offs of accepting or declining a high KDPI kidney to shorten time on the transplant waitlist.

Spanish-language version of the Understanding KDPI Scores in Kidney Transplant handout, covering the same KDPI score ranges, high KDPI considerations, and references.

An 11x17 poster version of the Understanding KDPI Scores handout. It explains low, standard, and high KDPI kidneys and the trade-offs of a high KDPI kidney, with a QR code linking to the resource online.

Spanish-language version of the 11x17 Understanding KDPI Scores poster, covering the same KDPI score ranges and high KDPI considerations for display in facility common areas.

The first flyer in the Kidney Choices Education Series introduces the Kidney Donor Profile Index, breaks down low, medium, and high KDPI ranges, and lists the donor factors that influence a score.

Explains what a high KDPI score means, weighs quicker access to transplant against a shorter expected kidney lifespan, and offers three questions patients can bring to their next appointment.

Outlines the benefits of high KDPI kidneys, including shorter wait times, improved quality of life, and expanded options, and helps patients decide whether a high KDPI kidney fits their health needs and priorities.

Covers the potential risks of high KDPI kidneys, such as shorter longevity, higher health risks, and more frequent monitoring, along with factors like urgency of need and lifestyle impact to discuss with a doctor.

Walks patients through six steps for making transplant decisions, from gathering information and asking questions to talking with other recipients and staying open to new information, with questions to consider along the way.

Highlights the support available to patients considering a high KDPI kidney, including educational materials, webinars, support groups, counseling services, and the healthcare team, plus questions to ask about available resources.

A one-page comparison chart showing how low, medium, and high KDPI kidneys differ in description, expected lifespan, typical recipients, and wait times. Adapted from National Kidney Foundation content.

A two-page flyer from the National Kidney Foundation explaining what a high KDPI kidney is, why someone might choose one, who may benefit most, and six questions to ask the transplant team.

Spanish-language version of the National Kidney Foundation flyer, covering the same high KDPI basics, who may benefit, and questions to ask the transplant team.

A two-page worksheet that helps patients compare how different kidney types, including high KDPI, hepatitis C or B positive, infection risk criteria, and DCD donor kidneys, may affect wait time and outcomes, then prepare for an offer call with a readiness checklist. Developed by Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.