Section R432-31-6 - Transferability of POLST(1) A POLST is fully transferable between any licensed health care facilities.(2) The health care providers assuming the individual's care at the receiving licensed health care facility shall read the POLST.(3) The receiving provider shall have policies and procedures to address any circumstances under which the provider will not follow the instructions contained in the POLST.(4) A licensee that discharges a resident, shall provide a copy of the individual's POLST to the individual. If the individual lacks the capacity to make health care decisions, as defined in Section 75-2a-104, the licensee shall also provide a copy to the individual's surrogate or guardian.(5) A licensee that transfers an individual with a POLST to another licensed health care facility shall provide a copy of the POLST to the receiving facility.(6) A licensee shall allow an individual to complete, amend or revoke a POLST at any time upon request.Utah Admin. Code R432-31-6
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-12, effective 6/12/2023