The HOPE Team pilot project at the New Territories West Cluster (NTWC) represents a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing organ donation rates through collaborative clinical practice. This presentation will outline the establishment and operational framework of the HOPE Team, which consists of physicians from Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Units (ICU) working closely with nurse organ donation coordinators. Together, they engage daily in donor detection, follow-up on identified potential donors, and facilitate comprehensive donor evaluation processes.
Preliminary outcomes indicate a notable increase in the number of consented donors, rising from 3 in 2023 to 8 in 2024. This increase, while encouraging, underscores the need for ongoing efforts to further elevate donor rates and enhance community awareness about organ donation. The team has collaborated with experts from the Donation and Transplantation Institute (DTI) to critically evaluate the project's processes and establish a comprehensive clinical governance framework. This framework is essential for guiding future initiatives, ensuring sustained clinical effectiveness, and fostering a culture of organ donation within the healthcare system.
The presentation will also discuss the strategies implemented to improve communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals, as well as the educational initiatives aimed at increasing awareness among both staff and the public. Challenges encountered during the project's implementation will be addressed, alongside the lessons learned that can inform future practices.
By sharing insights and experiences from the HOPE Team's journey, we aim to inspire further advancements in organ donation practices across the region, ultimately contributing to a cultural transformation that prioritizes and normalizes organ donation in healthcare.
