The Power of One Champion – Bob Chapman
Organ donation is a rare and time-consuming process for hospital staff. Without internal support of the process, successful recoveries would be impossible. At Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA, Critical Care Nurse Manager Bob Chapman is the driving force behind the donation program. He is committed to providing top-notch service to donor families, the care team at Valley Medical Center, and the staff of LifeCenter Northwest.
Under Bob’s care, an effective donation council is in place at Valley; yearly education for all appropriate departments is always completed; and donor families have returned to the facility to share their experiences. The number of timely referral calls climbed as Bob rounded the critical care unit each morning reminding nurses to refer appropriate patients. His efforts have developed a knowledgeable team at Valley Medical that supports the donation process.
In his own words, Bob says, “As chair of Valley Medical Center’s Donation Council, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Valley team members and community partners to identify specific activities and strategies that we can implement to increase the potential for organ, eye, and tissue donation. The work of the donation council communicates to all participants that transplantation works and each of us can play a role that benefits members of our community.”
LifeCenter Northwest is grateful to Bob Chapman, a true champion for organ, eye, and tissue donation.
