Hospital Development Training and
On Demand Orientation
Hospital Development (HD) or Hospital Services (HS) is a specialized role within the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO). This role is crucial to the implementation and refinement of the organ, eye, and tissue donation process in hospitals. A robust foundational knowledge of the historical and current regulatory framework and standards of practice of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation, coupled with the soft skills to perform the role are crucial to the success of creating hospital ownership of the donation process and to help them reach their donation potential.
Experienced HD/HS professionals are available to provide consulting and customized onsite and online trainings through offering:
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Foundational & advanced HD/HS trainings at your OPO
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On demand, online, instructor-led orientation sessions for brand new HD/HS staff and other staff who need some introductory HD/HS knowledge (one-on-one training outline and group training outline)
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Personalized, one-on-one or group coaching and training onsite and online for brand new HD/HS leaders (managers/directors).
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HD/HS Consulting services
Tell us about your needs by clicking on "email Fundamental Roots" and we will work out a plan with you to suit you and your staff's needs.
For new hires requiring HD training, please fill in the notification form "New Hires" to schedule their training.
“I started Hedi’s Fundamentals Training with no prior experience in organ donation. I was new to the role and to the company and trying to understand the process of organ donation seemed daunting. However, from the first day of training and all the way through to the last, Hedi not only shared her many years of experience with me, but gave me the best foundation to be successful in my role as a Hospital Services Coordinator.
To be able to form a relationship with someone as knowledgeable, insightful, and experienced as Hedi is something is something that I will continue to cherish. I would highly recommend everyone to take advantage of her training. To me, her training was invaluable.”
— Tracy Wright, LifeCenter Organ Donor Network

Current Instructors & Consultants

Having worked for two different OPOs in the HD/HS role, initially as a coordinator and eventually in management, coupled with her nursing credentials and experiences as a former ICU Educator, Hedi Aguiar brings a unique set of skills and insights which allow her to bridge the understanding of a hospital's needs with the OPO's needs. With Hedi's involvement on the national level through council and committee membership and chairmanship, as well as her experiences in teaching national HD/HS courses, Hedi brings a well-rounded and thorough perspective and experience to her offerings. Hedi's strengths lie in problem-solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, effective communication, and education.
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We want to thank the OPO staff who participated in these group photos.
Previous Trainings
Date | OPO | Type of Training |
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2020 | Center for Donation & Transplant | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation |
2020 | Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Kentuck Organ Donor Affiliates, Legacy of Hope, Lifeline of Ohio | On Demand HD Group Orientation |
2020 | We Are Sharing Hope SC | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation |
2020 | LifeCenter Northwest | Customized Clinical Training for HD |
2020 | Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation (2 trainees) |
2020 | LifeSource | Customized Foundational HD Training |
2020 | Southwest Transplant Alliance | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation |
2020 | LifeShare of Oklahoma | Customized Foundational HD Training |
2020 | Lifeline of Ohio | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation (2 trainees) |
2019 | Southwest Transplant Alliance | Customized Fundamentals of HD |
2019 | Iowa Donor Network | Fundamental HD Intensive |
2019 | New Mexico Donor Services | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation |
2019 | Iowa Donor Network | Fundamental HD Intensive |
2019 | LifeGift | Fundamental HD Intensive |
2019 | Gift of Life Michigan | Advanced HD Training |
2019 | Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency | Customized Fundamentals of HD Training |
2019 | Southwest Transplant Alliance | Customized Fundamentals of HD |
2019 | New Mexico Donor Services | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation |
2019 | LifeCenter Northwest | Regulatory Fundamentals & Clinical Training for Non-Clinician |
2019 | Lifeline of Ohio | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation (2 trainees) |
2019 | Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency | Customized Advanced HD Training |
2018 | LifeSource | Fundamental HD Intensive |
2018 | Lifeline of Ohio | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation (2 trainees) |
2018 | LifeCenter Northwest | Clinical Training for HD |
2018 | Lifebanc | Customized Foundational HD Training |
2018 | Life Center Organ Donor Network | On Demand HD 1-1 Orientation (2 trainees) |
2017 | Lifeline of Ohio | Building Effective Hospital Partnerships (for all frontline staff) |
2017 | LifeCenter Northwest | Advanced HD Training |
2015 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (June) |
2014 | Life Alliance Organ Recovery | Customized Referral Management & Survey Readiness |
2014 | NATCO | Co-Presented Advanced HD & Leadership Skills Course |
2014 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (June) |
2014 | Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency | Customized HD & Referral Management Training |
2013 | Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency | Customized HD Training Course |
2013 | NATCO | Co-Presented Advanced HD & Situational Leadership Course |
2013 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (June) |
2012 | Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency | Customized Foundational HD course |
2012 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (June) |
2012 | NATCO | Co-Presented Advanced HD & Situational Leadership Course |
2011 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (June) |
2011 | NATCO | Hospital Services Leadership Course |
2011 | NATCO | Co-Presented Founding Building Blocks of HD (Nov) |
2010 | NATCO | Co-Presented Advanced HD Course |
2010 | NATCO | Co-Presented 4 Ps of HD Course |
2009 | NATCO | Co-Presented 4 Ps of HD Course |
2009 | NATCO | Co-Presented Advanced HD Course |
2008 | NATCO | Co-Presented 4 Ps of HD Course |