Tissue Donor Optimization
Where Compassion Leads the Process
The Tissue Donor Optimization (TDO) department receives more than 30,000 calls each year from hospitals and partners, evaluating potential donors and supporting families through donation decisions. Donor support coordinators initiate tissue and cornea donation conversations and serve as a key point of contact for families. Additionally, TDO coordinates with funeral homes and transportation providers to ensure families’ wishes are honored.
Departments Include
The Tissue Donor Optimization (TDO) department receives more than 30,000 calls each year from hospitals and partners, evaluating potential donors and supporting families through donation decisions. Donor support coordinators initiate tissue and cornea donation conversations and serve as a key point of contact for families. Additionally, TDO coordinates with funeral homes and transportation providers to ensure families’ wishes are honored.
Once donation is authorized, trained recovery staff perform tissue recoveries with the utmost respect and care. DNA is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and accredited by the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics. Each step of the process is designed to uphold safety standards while honoring the generosity of donors and their families.
The Facilities department is responsible for all facilities management at DNA including maintenance, custodial services, building safety and vendor management. Facilities ensures that DNA facilities are safe, functional and well suited for the organization’s activities and employee needs.
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