Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) has been recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network for its outstanding efforts to integrate organ and tissue donation into quality end-of-life care in 2019/20.
OSMH was presented with the Provincial Conversion Rate Award for meeting or exceeding the target conversion rate of 63 percent set by the Network.
“Our hospital is very honoured and proud to have received the Provincial Conversion Rate Award for the fourth time. At Soldiers’ we are always eager to support organ donation in our province.” says Carmine Stumpo, OSMH President & CEO.
Additionally, Dr. Doug Austgarden, Intensivist, RVH Intensive Care Unit, was named a Donation Champion for his individual efforts in organ and tissue donation and leading culture change at RVH.
“Receiving these two awards is truly an honour and demonstrates RVH’s commitment to organ and tissue donation,” says Liz Ferguson, vice president Patient Programs, Flow and chief nursing executive. “RVH surpassed the Gift of Life network’s 63 per cent target with an astounding 80 per cent conversion rate last year.”
Today, more than 1,600 people in Ontario are on the waitlist for a lifesaving organ transplant, and every three days someone will die waiting. Over 90 percent of Ontarians support donation, yet only 35 percent have formally registered their consent for organ and tissue donation.
One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance the lives of up to 75 more through the gift of tissue. By registering consent to donate, you make your family aware of your decision to save lives.
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— OSMH (@OSMH_News) November 24, 2020