Donation 101: The Hospital’s Role (UPH)
This online learning module is intended only for healthcare professionals employed by the UPH system in Iowa.
The opportunity to donate one’s organs, tissues, and eyes is an important and enduring decision for anyone. Healthcare professionals are an integral part of the donation process. The purpose of this course is to provide a general overview of the healthcare professional’s role in the donation process:
- Describe the hospital’s role and responsibility in the donation process
- Identify how and when to notify Iowa Donor Network
- Summarize the importance of using discretion and sensitivity with potential donor families
- State the role of IDN in the consent process
- Identify organs and tissues for donation and transplantation