Donation practices
Hi everyone,
I’m an ICU nurse currently working on a project focused on improving the care for potential organ donors and supporting their families throughout the donation process.
I’d love to hear what other sites are doing well in this area. For example:
- Do you have any unique practices or supports in place for families of organ donors in your ICU?
- Does your site offer any nursing-specific education or training around organ donation that you’ve found particularly effective?
- Have you incorporated simulation, debriefing, mentorship, family follow-up, memory-making, donor honour walks, or anything else that has made a meaningful impact?
I’m looking for ideas that could potentially be adapted into practice at our site, especially approaches that have helped families feel safe and appreciated, and nurses feel more prepared, confident, and supported in these situations.
Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences, successes, or even things that didn’t work well.
Thanks in advance!