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Organ donor network increases registration, awareness with kiosks

September 9, 2004

PHOENIX - The Donor Network of Arizona, the non-profit organ procurement organization for the state of Arizona, recently deployed 20 "Donate Life Station" computer kiosks throughout the state. In addition to the kiosk stations located at Arizona State University as well as in libraries and civic offices, registration via the computer kiosks is also available at automobile dealerships and shopping malls. The kiosks, manufactured by SeePoint Technology, allow the public to sign up to be organ donors and raise awareness about organ donation.

The kiosks have increased the number of registrations while simultaneously lowering the cost to sign up new donors. By providing self-service registration at many locations and during a wide variety of hours, the kiosks greatly increase the opportunities to sign up and do not require special events or staffing to facilitate the registrations. The overhead signage on the kiosk systems is also helping to raise awareness by providing a constant reminder of the need for organ donation and the life-saving transplants that donation provides.

A recent report by the Donor Network also noted that the kiosk systems motivated increased sign ups. For example, employees in some of the host locations have lobbied co-workers and supervisors as well as sent out company-wide emails and submitted articles for company newsletters regarding the opportunity to register at the kiosks.

Product and price motivated Donor Network's selection of SeePoint, which has also worked with the United Network for Organ Sharing on a similar deployment. According to Donor Network's IT Manager, Kyle Wellik, "The SeePoint kiosks were chosen because they were able to provide the right technology, both hardware and software, to complete the project."

The Donor Network selected SeePoint's patented Vandal Resistant enclosure, which is made from cast aluminum and is designed for especially demanding installations. The processing, display systems and power management are fully integrated within the kiosk. The durability of the kiosks is further enhanced by the absence of accessible switches, ports and cables.