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The Hospital Donation Specialist (HDS) I promotes Life Connection of Ohio's (LCO) mission, together we save and enhance lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation, by serving as an ambassador between LCO and assigned donor hospital(s). The HDS is responsible for facilitating the donation process through interaction with hospital personnel and LCO staff. In addition, the HDS is responsible for cultivating relationships with high level hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and other key hospital personnel to promote and advance a positive donation culture within the hospitals to maximize donation opportunities. The HDS will work collaboratively with hospital staff to build comprehensive donation systems that clearly identify policies, procedures, and resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duty or Function

Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Acts as an Ambassador between LCO and assigned donor hospitals, serving as an expert resource on donation to hospital personnel. Maintains a positive, consistent, highly visible presence throughout the hospital by participating in daily rounds, participation in relevant committees, chairing the Donation Council, and serving in other areas, as needed.

Educates hospital staff on organ donation processes to optimize outcomes and increase the number of organs available for transplant. Ensures that all aspects of the organ donation process are understood and outcomes exceed regulatory requirements.

Plans and implements individualized educational programs designed as in-services, workshops or seminars for groups or cross-sections of healthcare professionals. Recognizes the donation challenges and opportunities for each institution and incorporates solutions, based on the strategic plan, into planning of educational programs. Regular facilitation of basic educational in-services.

Provides direct support to hospitals and clinical staff during referrals and cases. Contacts and educates all levels of hospital personnel and physician staff involved in the referral of potential organ donors through informal and formal visits and in-services.

Collaborates with hospital staff regarding diagnostic tests, brain death testing, donor management and testing, and through the organ recovery process in the OR.

Assists hospitals in process improvement through continuous development and refinement of policies and procedures that maximize organ and tissue donation -- where applicable, and in conjunction with industry standards and federal/state laws.

Participates in hospital performance improvement (PI) committees to improve donation outcomes, assist in the development of hospital donation policies, and promote a culture of donation within the hospital.

Conducts an After Action Review after each donor case or family decline to gather information for

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