Eileen Spallino

Job Title: Donation Development Director
Organization: Donor Network West

Professional Information

Alliance Presentations

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Navigating Negative Beliefs, Perceptions, and Barriers to Organ Donation

Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 2:00pm

Address how personal beliefs among staff can create barriers in the organ donation process. Examples shared of hospital and motor vehicle staff refusing or discouraging consent due to personal views, which required leadership intervention. The group emphasized the need for broader education and awareness across sectors to ensure staff appropriately support organ donation processes.

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