South Huron Hospital Enhances Organ Donation Process
December 06, 2024
South
Huron Hospital (SHH) has implemented a new routine notification process to the
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), the organization responsible for
delivering and coordinating organ and tissue donation and transplantation
services across the province. This initiative ensures organ and tissue donation
consideration following a patient's passing.
Routine notification will now cover all deaths in the
Emergency Department, regardless of age, and for patients 79 and younger in the
In-Patient Unit. If someone is eligible for donation, TGLN will reach out to
the family to discuss organ and tissue donation. This is part of the Gift of
Life Act's goal to increase donations in Ontario.
“Our
commitment is to lead by example in promoting organ and tissue donation,” said
Jimmy Trieu, President & CEO at Huron Health System. “By integrating
routine notifications with the Trillium Gift of Life Network, we are taking a
vital step to ensure every opportunity for donation is explored. This
initiative underscores our dedication to saving lives and supporting families
in making informed decisions. We urge everyone to register as donors and to
have meaningful conversations with their loved ones about this life-saving
choice."
Discuss organ and tissue donation with your loved ones. Families
often honour registered donors' wishes, but only 50% consent if their loved one
wasn't registered. It's crucial to register and share your decision.
Traditional
paper donor cards are no longer valid for organ and tissue donation
registration in Ontario. To verify your registration, check the back of your
Ontario health card. If "Donor" is not indicated, you may not be
registered. Confirm your status by visiting www.beadonor.ca or any ServiceOntario location.