A special honour for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
The hospital has been recognized by the Trillium Gift of Life Network for outstanding efforts to integrate organ and tissue donation into quality end-of-life care.
“As a designated Trillium Gift of Life Network hospital since 2012, CKHA has worked closely with TGLN to put best practices in place that support our commitment to organ and tissue donation,” says Lisa Northcott, Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive & Chief Professional Practice. “We are very proud to have earned this award and look forward to continuing our work to save and improve lives through organ and tissue donation.”
The Provincial Conversion Rate award is given to any organization that meets or exceeds the Network’s target of 58%, representing potential organ donors who go on to become actual donors.
In 2017-18, the Health Alliance conversion rate was at 67%.
“We are proud to acknowledge the important contributions of our hospital partners because the success of organ and tissue donation in Ontario relies on their hard work and dedication,” says Ronnie Gavsie President and CEO, Trillium Gift of Life Network. “This award reflects the continued commitment of CKHA to implement donation best practices and offer families the opportunity to make a lifesaving choice.”
