Policies

• National POLST Paradigm Public Policy Principles (PDF)

• Task Force Statement on the Fiscal Impact of the POLST Paradigm Initiative (PDF)

Sample Policies

Hospital Policies:

1. Hospital CPR Orders in Communities that have a POLST Paradigm Program (PDF)
2. OHSU Policy: Do Not Resuscitate, Advance Directives, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, & End-of-Life Decision-Making Process (PDF)
3. PeaceHealth POLST Policy
4. Mountain View Hospital POLST Policy
5. Madras Medical Group

Persons with Disabilities and/or Significant Mental Health Condition:

1. POLST Use for Persons with Significant Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities and/or Significant Mental Health Condition who are Now Nearing the End of Life (PDF)               This is an Oregon specific resource.  This document was developed by the Oregon POLST Task Force and consultants experienced in the care of persons with significant physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or significant mental health condition who are now nearing the end of life.  

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