Our discussions with experts in the organ donation field emphasized the need for each hospital to have a clear process for all personnel who are most likely to care for potential organ donors and their families. We have high hopes these information sessions will build relationships with many caregivers and inspire them to work toward excellent in-hospital processes to ensure every potential donor is considered. Martha Curgin, Executive Director of London Health Sciences Foundation accepted the contribution on behalf of the hospital.
Awareness is key to increasing organ donation rates.
As more is done to ensure hospital personnel are trained to facilitate the process of organ donation, more lives will be saved. The goal of the Clarica London Health Sciences Centre organ donation information program is to ensure all potential donors are identified. Sessions for health care professionals physicians, nurses, and others will focus on how to identify donors and what to do next. These sessions will also build relationships among the professionals who need to coordinate their efforts. Effective education has been identified as to increasing the rate of organ donation in Ontario.