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!
| 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.