After years in Emergency medicine and the cardiac cath lab, Kelly transitioned to a family support role for Miracles In Sight, the NC eye bank. In 2020 she transferred to HonorBridge as Family support before taking on the UDCD coordinator position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She now serves as an In House donation specialist for Moses Cone and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Navigating the Expansion of DCD Criteria: A System-Wide Look at Evolving DCD Practices
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00pm
As DCD practices and protocols continue to evolve, it’s essential that the donation and transplant community remain aligned in approach, communication, and execution. This session will take a comprehensive look at Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD), covering the full continuum from donor identification to transplant. We’ll explore key operational and clinical elements including clinical management and emerging techniques while highlighting how OPOs are evaluating viability, expanding their DCD portfolios, and integrating innovation. With insights from experts across the field, this discussion aims to spotlight strategies that promote more coordinated, effective DCD practices across the system.