Donation requires a collaborative effort of the multidisciplinary team involved – the hospital, OPO and potential donor family. Throughout the discussion, we will explore the broader benefits of timely collaboration, aiming to enhance outcomes for families while fostering efficiency and success in partnerships between OPOs and hospitals. Additionally, special considerations will be addressed, particularly in assessing family readiness, acknowledging the unique needs of pediatric patient populations versus adults.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of hospital’s collaboration with OPO being the foundation for timely referrals (and ultimately timely conversations)
Develop trusting and supportive relationships with physician teams.
Identify differences in needs of pediatric vs adult populations.
Employ tools available to reduce the number of family declines/refusals due to timing issues/constraints.
Describe the benefit of timely referrals, conversations, and collaboration not only for the family but for hospital partners as well.
Members of the donation and transplantation community serving diverse populations to include administrators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, surgeons, managers, quality improvement specialists, social workers, and other donation and transplantation center professionals and their colleagues.
