Washo hoe C Coun unty R y Regiona nal M Medi dical Examine ner’s Office & e & Ne Nevada da Do Dono nor Ne Network P Partne nershi hip: p: Saving ng and He d Healing ng L Lives T Thr hroug ugh Do h Dona nation Dr. Laura Knight – Chief Medical Examiner, WCRMEO Matt Wadsworth – VP of Clinical Affairs, NDN
BRIDGI IDGING T NG THE HE GAP GAP [Put text here] WCRMEO/NDN Partnership approved by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners in October 2017 The Goal: By reporting all deaths in Washoe County that occur outside of a hospital to Nevada Donor Network, more registered donors will have their wishes regarding donation honored, and more families will be given the opportunity to choose donation for their loved ones as a lasting legacy.
BENE NEFIT ITS O OF TIS ISSUE DO DONA NATIO ION [Put text here] Tissue and cornea donation is possible for up to 24 hours after cardiac death and can provide lifesaving and/or healing benefits to 75 or more people. Every year, 1 million tissue transplants take place in the United States, as well as nearly 50,000 cornea transplants. • Heart valves can save lives, including pediatric patients • Corneas will give the gift of sight to two people • Tendons, ligaments and bone can be used in trauma surgeries and to repair injuries • Skin grafts are used for burn victims and for reconstructive surgeries such as mastectomies • Blood vessels are used for bypass surgeries and to restore circulation
PAR ARTNE NERSHIP HIP R RESULTS [Put text here] • 6,967 deaths reported to Nevada Donor Network • 1,465 cases referred with potential to donate • 321 individual donors • 114 tissue donors • 287 cornea donors The Impact: • The potential to heal 8,550 people (given that one tissue donor can impact 75+) • The gift of sight given to 574 people by 287 cornea donors
DO DONO NOR HE HERO: HU HUNT NTER WE WEIS ISS [Put text here] • 20-year-old registered donor whose wishes were honored due to this partnership • 2 people gained sight thanks to his precious gifts • Honored on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float “Rhythm of the Heart” along with 42 other donor heroes from across the country
LET LIF IFE BLOOM CAM CAMPAIG IGN [Put text here] • National campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, typically designed for hospitals • Encourages organizations to educate their employees and the public about the importance of donation and registration • WCRMEO was the first medical examiner’s office to enroll in the program and included all Washoe County departments in their efforts
APRI RIL 201 2019 – DO DONA NATE L LIF IFE M MONT NTH CAM H CAMPAIGN GN [Put text here] • Washoe County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Donate Life Month • Washoe County departments displayed promotional materials • Two donor registration events were held for employees and citizens, at County Complex and 1 South Sierra Street • Promotional video featuring a donor’s daughter through Washoe Connection • County Communications press release, Monday Manager’s Memo, and social media promotions
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AWAR ARD WINNING WINNING CO COLLAB ABORATIO ION [Put text here] • Dr. Knight named Forensic Leader of the Month in April 2018 by the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) • Dr. Knight presented with the AOPO Professional Leadership Award at the National Association of Medical Examiner (NAME) Annual Awards Luncheon in October 2018 • WCRMEO received the Platinum Award (highest possible award level) for their efforts surrounding the HRSA Let Life Bloom Campaign • WCRMEO received the Hope, Strength, Life Award at Nevada Donor Network’s Hope Dinner in November 2018
THAN HANK YOU OU T TO O THE HE CITIZENS OF OF [Put text here] WASHOE COUNTY Registered donors and bereaved families who choose to give the gift of life are the true heroes Register to donate at: www.nvdonor.org/washoe
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