Emily Dillon is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is licensed as a Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Emily has been with Gift of Hope since 2011. In the 10 years Emily has been with Gift of Hope, she has been a Donation Specialist and has served as the supervisor of that team and is now the manager. Emily and her team of 2 supervisors, and 15 Donation Specialists, approach potential donor families for authorization and support families through the decision-making process.
Authorization Strategies Part 1: Timely Referrals & Family Conversations
Whether it’s the hospital making a consult to their respective OPO, or an OPO initiating a conversation with a family whose loved one is eligible for organ and/or tissue donation, timing is EVERYTHING! In Part I of our authorization series, our panelists will provide an overview of some of the latest best practices that have been put into place throughout Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network’s Donation Service Area to ensure both timely referrals from hospitals and the timeliest conversations with families, which ultimately led to a record year in total number of organ donors at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network in 2021.