A Nevada do not resuscitate form is used to ensure that a patient does not receive CPR if they cease to breathe or have a pulse. This document, known as a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) provides health care staff with a patient’s instructions regarding artificial feeding, life-support treatment, and the extent of medical intervention in a health care emergency.
A Nevada do not resuscitate form is used to ensure that a patient does not receive CPR if they cease to breathe or have a pulse. This document, known as a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) provides health care staff with a patient’s instructions regarding artificial feeding, life-support treatment, and the extent of medical intervention in a health care emergency.
A POLST form must be signed by the patient (or the representative) and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician’s assistant.[2]
Do-Not-Resuscitate Identification Application – Allows an individual with a valid DNR order to apply for a DNR identification.
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