The purpose of this article is to provide a basic overview of the organ and tissue donation process and stresses the importance of a collaborative effort between the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Coordinator and the bedside nurse. *This article is not intended to represent a training module for qualifying nurses or any other hospital personnel to become independent requestors in the organ and tissue donation process.
            
  
              
            Course Publication Date: 
August 03, 2020 
            
            This course is available with 
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active  
one year unlimited membership!
              
              
            
            
                
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										| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |  
										| Course No: | OD080320 |  
										| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |  
										| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |  
										| Category: | Perioperative Critical Care Medicine
 Medical & Surgical Issues
 Professional Issues
 
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                Learning Objectives
                
                    - Identify the six steps in the organ donation process. 
- Discuss recent changes in regulations enacted by the Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA). 
- Describe 3 important facts that a family must be aware of before they make a decision about donation. 
- Describe the collaborative relationship between the OPO and the nurse.