Let me introduce myself. My name is Jeff Pace and I am an RN / Paramedic. Over the last 30 years, I have been in the medical field including pre-hospital and Hospital (ICU, CCU, ER), and OPO. Currently I am the Manager of Transplant Services at ARORA. My position is responsible for operations and oversight of the ARORA Donor Care Unit(s) including patient transfers from outside facilities. During my OPO career, I have been an In-house Coordinator, Organ Procurement Coordinator, & Hospital Clinical Coordinator. Each of these rolls have provided me insight and knowledge of all facets of the Donation Process.
Maximizing Donation Outcomes: Centralized DCD Recovery Strategies
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, at 2:00pm
Several OPOs nationwide have adapted the DCD recovery process by transferring patients to a centralized center in an effort to improve the quality of care and maximize donation outcomes. During this session, we will welcome three OPOs, in varying stages of the centralized DCD process, to share their experiences from inception to the current state. They will walk us through the hurdles they have navigated and the strategies that implemented to optimize success.