In 2014, the PEI Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant program was established to support Islanders who wish to donate their organs and tissues after death. The program also supports those who wish to become living organ or stem cell donors to a PEI resident.
The primary responsibilities of this program include:
Public Awareness and Education
Promote organ and tissue donation across the province and encourage Islanders to register their intentions and discuss their wishes with their families.
Intent to Donate Registry
Provide a place for Islanders to register their wishes regarding organ and tissue donation after death that is easily accessible to health care providers when and where the information is needed.
Living Donor Reimbursement Program
Remove financial barriers to living donation by reimbursing some of the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by individuals who choose to be a living donor to a resident of PEI or to someone in the Kidney Paired Donation Program.
Health Care Provider Education
Ensure health care providers on PEI are able to offer every Island family the option of organ and tissue donation.
Policies and Procedures
Develop policies and procedures to support health care providers and families in the organ and tissue donation process.
Interprovincial Coordination
Collaborate and cooperate with provincial and national organizations to ensure that PEI is included in initiatives to improve organ and tissue donation.