Location of in-house organ procurement organization staff in level I trauma centers increases conversion of potential donors to actual donors

Abstract

L1TC status is the America College of Surgeons' highest level of verification for trauma care. To be certified as a L1TC, hospitals must meet strict criteria in both services and patient care. The donation process is often profoundly affected by the burden of demands made on the resources of these institutions and from divergent responsibilities between specialty services within the facility. Dedicated IHCs (OPO staff) are needed to provide early family intervention and to orchestrate the donation process to maximize organ recovery.