Kate Wilson is the Director of Hospital Services at Life Connection of Ohio, where she leads hospital development strategy and performance initiatives to support saving lives through organ donation. With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare partnerships and human services, she has served donor families and hospital partners through roles in Family Services and Hospital Development. Kate joined Life Connection in 2020 following her own grief journey, discovering a personal mission to help families find meaning and healing through loss.
Organ Referral Optimization: Generating Timely & Appropriate Referral
Tuesday, March 03, 2026, at 2:00pm
A timely and appropriate organ referral is the critical first step in saving lives through donation. This webinar focuses on proactive referral practices and effective hospital & OPO collaboration to strengthen referral performance across the care continuum. The speakers will explore practical strategies to improve the quality, timing, and consistency of referrals, with an emphasis on early identification of potential donors and shared accountability between clinical teams and OPO partners. Through real-world examples, this session will address common referral challenges and highlight approaches that support compliance, reduce missed opportunities, and build stronger working relationships.