How You Help Save Lives Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation

This program is designed for healthcare professionals to gain an understanding of the donation process. The materials presented form a framework in which the healthcare professional will increase their comfort level in supporting families through the donation process at the end of their loved one’s life. The purposes for offering the option of donation will be discussed, including how donation benefits the donor family, the recipient, the healthcare professional and the general public. At the end of this session, the participant will be able to: Describe the healthcare professional’s role in the donation process Identify what organs and tissues can be donated and their uses in transplantation. Summarize the referral process for potential organ, tissue and eye donors. Explain required documentation and how to complete it.

Audience: Hospital

Continuing education credits available: Nursing Home Administrator and Social Work

Presenter: Barb Nelson-Agnew, Hospital Partner Liaison, LifeSource

Presented: April 9, 2026