TTH Earns Organ Donation Award
Each day, thousands of Ohioans are waiting for an organ transplant. Thanks to The Toledo Hospital (TTH) and other area hospitals, the wait is getting shorter in northwest Ohio. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently presented TTH with a gold medal of honor for its success in increasing the number of organs available for transplantation.
TTH is one of 30 hospitals nationwide and one of two hospitals in Ohio to reach and/or exceed all three HHS Community of Practice goals. The goals consist of improving donation rates, expanding clinical processes for recovering organs, and increasing the number of organs donated per individual donor to 3.75 or higher.
“Thanks to our staff and their commitment to honor patient and family wishes with regard to organ donation, The Toledo Hospital is phenomenally increasing the number of organs we have for donation,” says Kevin Webb, PhD, FACHE, president, TTH. “In 2005, we were near the bottom of the Department of Health and Human Services’ organ donation list, but with hard work, we have managed to soar to the top. We will continue to work intensely to meet the Community of Practice goals.
“Because we are the largest acute-care facility in the region, it is imperative that we aim to be leaders in areas such as organ donation,” relays Kevin. “We have strong values here at The Toledo Hospital and as a national organ donation leader we’re exemplifying our compassion for the life of our patients.”
Last April, ProMedica Health System joined a statewide initiative to increase the number of registered donors in Ohio. By joining the statewide initiative, ProMedica is helping to heighten awareness among employees and the community about registering to become a tissue and organ donor. To become a donor, visit www.donatelifeohio.org.
In addition, ProMedica participates with organizations in Michigan to help raise awareness among employees and volunteers there about registering to become organ and tissue donors. For more information or to register to become a donor in Michigan, please visit www.giftoflifemichigan.org.
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