° Identify the potential donor
° Patients that are not yet dead may be referred, but in many cases, additional contact will be required after the patient is declared deceased
° Refer the patient to NORS quickly
° Agreements define this as 60 minutes.
° There are a number of entities that must work together to ensure that donation can occur and the early the referral is received, generally the better the outcome.
° Have the chart available
° Because of the number of questions included in the medical screenings, it is useful to have the chart available. It is useful to review the H&P, vitals, and labs prior to the referral call if time permits.
° Do not speak with patients decision-maker about donation options
° CMS regulations dictate that only members of NORS or persons trained by NORS to approach families can speak with them about donation. NORS will only speak with those families whose loved ones have been deemed eligible for donation.
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