Comprehensive Tissue Donation and Recovery Services
It takes a network of dedicated partners to make the gift of tissue donation possible, hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, first responders, law enforcement, coroners, and medical examiners, all working together to honor the wishes of donors and their families.
As the only full-service tissue bank serving Virginia, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest and the largest in the country, LifeNet Health supports partners nationwide with seamless donation and recovery solutions.
Supporting Every Stage of Tissue Donation
LifeNet Health manages every stage of the tissue donation continuum, offering streamlined and compassionate services. Our Services Include:
- One-step referral process for evaluating potential donors.
- 24/7 recovery teams with rapid, protocol-driven response times.
- Expanded donation options, including gifts for research that advance treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, TBIs, and more.
- Reconstruction programs exceeding AATB standards, reflecting our deep commitment to honoring each donor’s gift.
- 30+ months of donor family support through our Donor Family Services.
- Our Thanks2You program helps recipients express heartfelt gratitude to donor families for their life-changing gift.
- Transparent communication, including detailed reports on donated tissues and transplant outcomes.
- Regional distribution ensures gifts reach local communities and supports timely delivery for urgent surgeries.
Commitment to Continuing Education
At LifeNet Health, we believe education strengthens every partnership. We offer:
- Annual Health Expo for select recovery partners to share best practices and industry updates.
- Free, instructor-led continuing education programs for healthcare professionals.
Program Topics Include:
- Tissue donation and transplantation overview.
- Allograft safety and clinical applications.
- Supporting families affected by donation and transplantation.
- Compassion fatigue and caregiver resilience.
Donor Development Services
Our Donor Development team collaborates with hospitals and hospices, funeral homes, first responders, coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement.
We provide:
- Customized support to strengthen donation programs and expand local opportunities.
- In-person and online continuing education (CE) courses for healthcare professionals.
- Support for donor family events.
Tissue Recovery Services
Our Tissue Recovery Services team partners with hospitals, other organ procurement organizations (OPOs), and recovery teams. We provide:
- Hands-on technical training for recovery professionals.
- Monthly virtual meetings to review cases and industry updates.
- Processing services for tissue recovered by other organizations.
LifeNet Health partners also have access to our Partner Portal, which provides:
- Resources – including SOPs, screening tools, and training videos.
- Testing and processing support – order samples directly through the portal.
- Pathology report requests – submit and track requests online.
- Performance insights – access a real-time dashboard to monitor key metrics.
LifeNet Health Resources
- Hospital Tissue Donation Referral Process
- Biologics/Products & Services
- Birth Tissue Donation
- Organ Procurement Organization
- Register as an organ and tissue donor
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