Question

Considering the hospital is the largest source and utilizer of donated organs, think about the importance of this situation and how this project can be expanded into a state-wide initiative. Use the deficiencies above to assess the failure of the team at State University Hospital. Discuss why it is important for SUH to develop a strong team for this project, and address the role of various team members, who should be included, what is the role (if any) should the Chairman of the Surgery Department have, did the COO assign the best leader, why? In addition, ask one question about this topic for others to answer and/or clarify.

Answer 1

The organization donation and transplantation process begins with the identification of potential organ donors (both live and dead) and ends with the successful transplantation operation to the recipient. Therwfore, this is a complex process successful implementation of which requires co-ordinated action of multiprofessional team members which consists of the following,

1. Hospital manager
2. Chief of the surgery department
3. Specialist nurse
4. Paramedic
5. Transplant recipient coordinator
6. Public relations officer
7. Human resource personnel