LIFESAVERS: COVERING ORGAN DONATION IN HEALTHY LIVING CLASSROOMS
Dec 17, 2015
LIFESAVERS:COVERING ORGAN DONATION
IN HEALTHY LIVING CLASSROOMS
DonateLifeNC.org
• Our mission is to inspire more North Carolinians to register as organ, eye and tissue donors
• DMV – driver’s license• Teen Outreach – Drivers Ed and Healthful
Living• Website and Online Registry Management• Public Outreach
Top 2 Ways Health Students can be LifeSavers
• Adopt healthy lifestyle habits- and encourage friends and family to do the same
• Learn about organ donation and how to be a registered donor
Objectives
Understand the Basics of Organ Donation
Understand the NC Donor Registry and How to Register
Share Importance of Follow-Up with Family
Introduce the Curriculum and Tools
Ray of Hope Video
Transplant Recipient Crystal Sharpe
Curriculum Materials
Students will:• Understand the basics of the donation and the opportunity
to save lives• Understand how to register and the legal decision they are
making• Share their decision with family members
Summarize procedures for organ donation, state and local resources, and benefits
9.PCH. 1.2 Healthful Living Standards
What’s in the curriculum packet?
Lesson Plan
Understanding Donation Handouts
Stories of Hope DVD & Discussion Question Guide
Quiz
Share Your Decision
Homework Assignment
Lesson Plan
Provides suggestions for how to use eachitem and uses the following structure:
Time Frame: Variable 15 to 45 minutes based on activities selected
DVD & Discussion Guide
Stories of Hope DVD:• ESPN’s Ray of Hope (15 min.)• CBS’ Jason Ray Story (6 min.)• CBS’ Chris Henry Story (8 min.)• Samantha’s Story (4 min.)
Understanding Donation Handout
• Describes donation & what can be transplanted
• Facts about donation• NC Donor Registry and
how to register
Set of 40 Reusable Handouts Provided
Handout (continued)
•Shows organs & tissues commonly transplanted•Describes difference between living & deceased donation•Up to 50 people’s lives can be saved/improved by one donor!
3,500 people waiting in NC
What is the NC Donor Registry?
• At 16, DMV License Examiner will ask you if you would like to be an organ donor.
• If you say, “Yes,” a is added to your driver’s license
• Joining the registry is a legal decision. Once you turn 18, your decision may not be overturned by others.
• Making the decision yourself relieves your family from having to make this decision. Please share your decision with your family!
Quick Facts
Saying “yes” to donation will not affect your medical care.
Quick Facts
People of all ages and medical histories can join the registry!
Quick Facts
There is no cost to the donor or their family for donation.
Quick Facts
When minorities register as donors, it increases the likelihood that good matches can be found
for minority patients.
Quick Facts
All major religions support organ donation or view it as an individual’s decision.
Quick Facts
An open casket funeral is possible - the body is treated with care, respect and dignity.
Quick Facts
Organ distribution system is based on: •blood type•time on the waiting list•geographical location•severity of illness/other medical criteria
Factors such as race, gender, income, or celebrity status are never considered.
Quiz & Answer Key
•Short, 8 question quiz
•Answer Key is provided on the back
Share Your Decision
• Assignment to prompt conversations with families
Consider offering extra credit for completed assignments
• Should be returned with parent signature
Thank You!
Thank you for taking time to learn about donation.
Inspiring donors through social media
• Facebook.com/DonateLifeNC• @DonateLifeNC on Twitter• LinkedIn for professional
content: www.linkedin.com/company/donate-life-north-carolina
• Donation Corps Blog: DonateLifeNC.org/blog
A Nationwide Movement
For more information or to help with customizing our curriculum for Healthful Living classes:
DonateLifeNC.orgfacebook.com/DonateLifeNC
Follow @DonateLifeNC on Twitter
Sharon Hirsch, Executive Director,[email protected]