5.4.23 Navigating DCD Partnership 180359695

Archived Event

The Alliance Advancement Series

Navigating DCD Cases: Fostering Collaborative Partnerships with Palliative Care

July 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm• EST

Recognizing the valuable role that hospice and palliative care team members play in the donation process is critical to optimizing outcomes. However, due to the significant variation in support, OPOs are working to establish stronger, more collaborative [partnerships with their palliative care and hospice teams. How can we optimize the referral process and improve family communication to maximize donation outcomes? Join us as we explore potential strategies for OPOs to consider to effectively integrate their processes with palliative care and hospice protocols.

Identify ways to leverage the skills of palliative care providers to effectively inform, educate, and support families about donation.
Apply lessons learned to improve hospital referral rates and donor outcomes.
Determine the best approach to family conversations when palliative care or hospice is involved.

Speaker

Liz Allan

Director of Business Development

Infinity Hospice Care

Speaker

Angela Crescenti

Transplant Coordinator

Gift of Life Donor Program

Speaker

Jenna Dumas

MBA

Manager of Community Development

Nevada Donor Network

Speaker

Wynne Morrison

MD, MBE

Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Moderator

Christy Bridwell

BA, MPH

Hospital Services Liaison

Nevada Donor Network

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.

No CE Credits Awarded

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