PCH 1.2 Summarize the procedures for organ donation, local & state resources, and benefits

Bell Activity – “Organ Donation”

What do you know about organ donation?

How important do you believe that organ donation is?

If a family member was in need of an organ and you were a match to donate your organ. What will be the deciding factor for you?

Organ Donation • Two ways to become a donor:

– 1. DMV when you get your driver’s license– 2. Online registration website available for all

states – NC site is www.donatelifenc.org

Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

• Local organization that is contacted by the hospital after the death or imminent death in the hospital.

• Purpose is to discuss organ donation process with the family.

Facts About Organ Donation• It is illegal to sale organs and tissue for

transplant in the U.S.A.• Does not discriminate based on race or

gender (anyone can donate and the organs can be used for anyone)

• Organ, tissue, eye, bone marrow and blood can all be donated.

“Stories of Hope”Letter to donor about organ transplant to thank the family. Questions to ask?

• What organ or tissue you received• Why you needed the transplant• Elements you can include in your letter• What your life was like before the

transplant• How long you waited for the transplant• How the transplant has changed your

life. Mention activities you can do now that you couldn’t before. You might include any big events since your transplant – like graduation or a relative’s wedding – that you’ve been able to attend because of the transplant.

• Thank the family for their generous gift.

Aspects of communication to consider:

• How long would you wait before writing your letter and why?

• Would you like to hear back from your donor family?

• What would you want to learn about the person who donated – their age, occupation, or hobbies?

• Would you ever want to meet your donor’s family?

• Because you can’t include your name, how will you sign your letter?