Re: DNR in the Field

[Rick Cosmar <crescue@coshocton.com>]

We too have a form with a specific logo that is the only form which is
recognized. There are wallet cards with this logo as well as bracelets.
No matter how you present it, there must be the HB 314 logo and it must
be completely filled out and signed. The only person who can revoke this
legal document is the POA or the person them self.

It is also a huge problem that Nursing homes have been slow to respond
to this law.  In my battalion myself and the 2 other EMS supervisors
went to all NH facilities and held class to educate them on these forms.
It's is still rare but we do still find old living wills that haven't
been converted. Also we find that many times the physician is lax in
getting this document signed. This happened the other day. We start
working an arrest. I arrive too find a DNR form blank. The family did
not want us to continue. I explained too them what the problem was and
told them we will continue within our SOP's and if asystole is
maintained then we will pronounce. This was the case and everyone
breathed a sigh of relief.  I did advise them in the future if this were
the case they should insist the physician complete the form as soon as
practical.

Rick


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